Lake Tohopekaliga
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Tohopekaliga ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in osceola 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 Kissimmee nearby has 36% more documented species, Lake Tohopekaliga offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 osceola county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Snail Kite
Taxodium distichum
bald-cypress
Celithemis eponina
Halloween Pennant
Gambusia holbrooki
Holbrook’s mosquitofish
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Oswego Bass
Aramus guarauna
Limpkin
Fulica americana
American Coot
Plegadis falcinellus
Glossy Ibis
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Salix caroliniana
coastal plain willow
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Pomacea maculata
Giant applesnail
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Osceola County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Tohopekaliga. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Tohopekaligawithin Osceola County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.