Inverness
Ecosystem Overview
The Inverness ecosystem supports 40 documented wildlife species across 39 taxonomic genera. Located in citrus county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Citrus County nearby has 60% more documented species, Inverness offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 citrus county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 40 total documented species.
Clerodendrum bungei
Rose glorybower
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Pontederia crassipes
Belonocnema treatae
Pseudomyrmex gracilis
Habropoda laboriosa
Southeastern Blueberry Bee
Gonatista grisea
Tabanus atratus
Black Horse Fly
Romalea microptera
Eastern Lubber Grasshopper
Lepisosteus platyrhincus
Florida Gar
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Pseudemys peninsularis
Peninsula Cooter
Fulica americana
American Coot
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Vireo griseus
White-eyed Vireo
Poecile carolinensis
Carolina Chickadee
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Citrus County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Invernesswithin Citrus County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.