Crystal River
Ecosystem Overview
The Crystal River ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in citrus county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 citrus county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Setophaga palmarum
Palm Warbler
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Pelecanus occidentalis
Brown Pelican (Southern)
Aythya affinis
Lesser Scaup
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Seirarctia echo
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Micropterus salmoides
large-mouth bass
Lutjanus griseus
Grey Snapper
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Crystal Riverwithin Citrus County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.