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Otter Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Otter Pond ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 31 taxonomic genera. Located in lee county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Fort Myers nearby has 68% more documented species, Otter Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 12 lee county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

32
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
31
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
17
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common10 species
Occasional9 species
Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 12 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Fort Myers
-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Very Common5 obs.
Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Very Common5 obs.
Oreochromis aureus

Oreochromis aureus

Blue tilapia

Very Common3 obs.
Mikania scandens

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Very Common3 obs.
Pelmatolapia mariae

Pelmatolapia mariae

Spotted tilapia

Very Common2 obs.
Chicobolus spinigerus

Chicobolus spinigerus

Florida ivory millipede

Common1 obs.
Romalea microptera

Romalea microptera

Eastern Lubber Grasshopper

Common1 obs.
Marisa cornuarietis

Marisa cornuarietis

giant ramshorn snail

Common1 obs.
Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

Greenhouse Frog

Common1 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.
Strix varia

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.
Aix sponsa

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.
Phlebodium aureum

Phlebodium aureum

Rabbit-Foot Fern

Occasional1 obs.
Psychotria nervosa

Psychotria nervosa

Wild Coffee

Occasional1 obs.
Boehmeria cylindrica

Boehmeria cylindrica

False Nettle

Occasional1 obs.
Chrysobalanus icaco

Chrysobalanus icaco

Coco plum

Occasional1 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.
Chromolaena odorata

Chromolaena odorata

Siamweed

Rare1 obs.
Baccharis glomeruliflora

Baccharis glomeruliflora

silverling

Rare1 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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