Gator Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Gator Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in lee county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Myers nearby has 90% more documented species, Gator Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 12 lee county County natural areas, placing it in the 25th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Astronotus ocellatus
Oscar
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Campyloneurum phyllitidis
Long Strapfern
Serenoa repens
saw-palmetto
Typha domingensis
Southern cattail
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lee County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Gator Lakewithin Lee County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.