Tallahassee
Ecosystem Overview
The Tallahassee ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in leon county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 leon county County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Pleopeltis michauxiana
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bidens alba
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Halictus poeyi
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Hemidactylus turcicus
Mediterranean gecko
Oxalis debilis
Pink woodsorrel
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Ardisia crenata
Hen's eyes
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Eudocimus albus
White Ibis / American White Ibis
Arisaema dracontium
Dragon-Arum
Tillandsia usneoides
Spanish Moss
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Leon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Tallahassee. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Tallahasseewithin Leon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.