Hillsborough River
Ecosystem Overview
The Hillsborough River ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in hillsborough county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hillsborough County nearby has 81% more documented species, Hillsborough River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 hillsborough county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Platalea ajaja
Roseate Spoonbill
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Neoscona domiciliorum
Red-Femured Spotted Orbweaver
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Nyctanassa violacea
Yellow-Crowned Night Heron
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Pistia stratiotes
Water lettuce
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Japanese yew
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Leiothlypis celata
Orange-crowned Warbler
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hillsborough County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hillsborough Riverwithin Hillsborough County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.