Altamonte Springs
Ecosystem Overview
The Altamonte Springs ecosystem supports 63 documented wildlife species across 61 taxonomic genera. Located in seminole county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seminole County nearby has 37% more documented species, Altamonte Springs offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 23 seminole county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 63 total documented species.
Orgyia detrita
Pelidnota punctata
Grapevine Beetle
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Anolis carolinensis
Green anole
Myllocerus undecimpustulatus
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Egretta caerulea
Little Blue Heron
Strix varia
barred owl
Spartocera fusca
Helochares maculicollis
Anadenobolus monilicornis
Bombus pensylvanicus
American Bumblebee
Neoconocephalus triops
Broad-tipped Conehead
Diogmites neoternatus
Condylostylus crinitus
Plecia nearctica
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Seminole County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Altamonte Springs. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Altamonte Springswithin Seminole County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.