Lake City
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake City ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in columbia county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 78% more documented species, Lake City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 columbia county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Kinosternon baurii
Striped Mud Turtle
Quercus michauxii
Basket Oak
Acronicta oblinita
Smeared Dagger
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Egretta thula
Snowy Egret
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Strix varia
barred owl
Tradescantia ohiensis
Blue-Jacket
Stachys floridana
Florida betony
Triadica sebifera
Chinese tallow
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Junonia coenia
Northern Buckeye
Hentzia palmarum
Common Hentz Jumping Spider
Hemidactylus turcicus
Mediterranean gecko
Pinus glabra
spruce pine
Smilax bona-nox
bullbrier
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Columbia County
Discover 4 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Citywithin Columbia County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.