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Sebring

Ecosystem Overview

The Sebring ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in highlands county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Highlands County nearby has 73% more documented species, Sebring offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 highlands county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

27
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
27
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
13
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional8 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Highlands County
-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Richardia grandiflora

Richardia grandiflora

Very Common5 obs.
Eudocimus albus

Eudocimus albus

White Ibis / American White Ibis

Very Common4 obs.
Spermacoce verticillata

Spermacoce verticillata

shrubby false buttonweed

Very Common3 obs.
Catharanthus roseus

Catharanthus roseus

Madagascar periwinkle

Very Common3 obs.
Schinus terebinthifolia

Schinus terebinthifolia

Brazilian peppertree

Very Common3 obs.
Rhinella marina

Rhinella marina

Cane Toad

Common3 obs.
Bidens alba

Bidens alba

Common3 obs.
Quiscalus major

Quiscalus major

Boat-tailed Grackle

Common2 obs.
Tillandsia usneoides

Tillandsia usneoides

Spanish Moss

Common2 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.
Euphorbia lasiocarpa

Euphorbia lasiocarpa

Common2 obs.
Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.
Anaxyrus terrestris

Anaxyrus terrestris

southern toad

Occasional1 obs.
Mycteria americana

Mycteria americana

Wood Stork

Occasional1 obs.
Coragyps atratus

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.
Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga anhinga

Anhinga

Occasional1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare1 obs.
Quercus myrtifolia

Quercus myrtifolia

Myrtle Oak

Rare1 obs.
Stillingia sylvatica

Stillingia sylvatica

yawroot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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