Palatka
Ecosystem Overview
The Palatka ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in putnam 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 3 putnam 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 100 total documented species.
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Hylephila phyleus
Fiery Skipper
Anartia jatrophae
White Peacock
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Urbanus proteus
Long-tailed Skipper
Phyciodes phaon
Phaon Crescent
Eurema lisa
Little Yellow
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Gasteracantha cancriformis
Spinybacked orbweaver
Panoquina ocola
Ocola Skipper
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Atlides halesus
Great Purple Hairstreak
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Utetheisa ornatrix
Ornate Moth
Halictus poeyi
Pachodynerus erynnis
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Regional Wildlife Network
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