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Lake Wauberg

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Wauberg ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in alachua county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 88% more documented species, Lake Wauberg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 20 alachua county County natural areas, placing it in the 35th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 20 locations
35th percentile for diversity
vs. Gainesville
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Aphylla williamsoni

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common1 obs.
Graptemys ouachitensis

Graptemys ouachitensis

Ouachita Map Turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Fulica americana

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common1 obs.
Rostrhamus sociabilis

Rostrhamus sociabilis

Snail Kite

Very Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common1 obs.
Podilymbus podiceps

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common1 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Common1 obs.
Geothlypis trichas

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.
Pistia stratiotes

Pistia stratiotes

Water lettuce

Common1 obs.
Salvinia minima

Salvinia minima

Common1 obs.
Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonaparte's Gull

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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