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Wauchula

Ecosystem Overview

The Wauchula ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in hardee 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 Hardee County nearby has 87% more documented species, Wauchula offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 hardee county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 3 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Hardee County
-87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Elanoides forficatus

Elanoides forficatus

Swallow-tailed Kite

Very Common1 obs.
Corvus ossifragus

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Very Common1 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.
Medicago lupulina

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.
Campsis radicans

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Common1 obs.
Oenothera simulans

Oenothera simulans

southern beeblossom

Common1 obs.
Leonotis nepetifolia

Leonotis nepetifolia

Christmas candlestick

Common1 obs.
Danaus gilippus

Danaus gilippus

Queen

Common1 obs.
Setophaga americana

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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