Lake Buena Vista
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Buena Vista ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in reedy creek improvement district, 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. Compared to nearby Bay Lake, Lake Buena Vista hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 reedy creek improvement district 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.
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Osteopilus septentrionalis
Giant Tree-Frog
Zachrysia provisoria
Garden zachrysia
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Mycteria americana
Wood Stork
Samea multiplicalis
Pomacea maculata
Giant applesnail
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Leucauge argyra
longjawed orb weavers
Plecia nearctica
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia-creeper
Libellula needhami
Needham's Skimmer
Apalone ferox
Florida Softshell Turtle
Atlantoscia floridana
Venezillo parvus
Atheloca subrufella
Diachlorus ferrugatus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Reedy Creek Improvement District
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Buena Vista. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (8 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Buena Vistawithin Reedy Creek Improvement District's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.