Columbia County
Ecosystem Overview
The Columbia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in columbia 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. Compared to nearby Lake City, Columbia County hosts 355% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 columbia county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Dicerandra densiflora
Lyonia ferruginea
dragonwood
Etheostoma edwini
Brown Darter
Poecilia latipinna
Sailfin molly
Lepisosteus osseus
Gar
Lepomis auritus
Redbreast sunfish
Serenoa repens
saw-palmetto
Celithemis ornata
Ornate Pennant
Percina westfalli
Lepomis punctatus
Stumpknocker
Gambusia holbrooki
Holbrook’s mosquitofish
Lucania goodei
Bluefin killifish
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Vaccinium arboreum
winter-huckleberry
Scleria triglomerata
whip nutrush
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Kinosternon baurii
Striped Mud Turtle
Actias luna
North American Luna Moth
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Columbia County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Columbia County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Columbia Countywithin Columbia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.