Sanford
Ecosystem Overview
The Sanford ecosystem supports 33 documented wildlife species across 32 taxonomic genera. Located in seminole county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Seminole County nearby has 67% more documented species, Sanford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 23 seminole county County natural areas, placing it in the 74th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 33 total documented species.
Sterna hirundo
common tern
Quiscalus major
Boat-tailed Grackle
Bucephala clangula
common goldeneye
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
Nicrophorus carolinus
Polistes exclamans
Ischnura ramburii
Rambur's Forktail
Crocothemis servilia
Scarlet Skimmer
Perithemis tenera
Eastern Amberwing
Samea multiplicalis
Heliconius charithonia
Zebra Heliconian
Jadera haematoloma
Anaxyrus terrestris
southern toad
Kinosternon baurii
Striped Mud Turtle
Fulica americana
American Coot
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Podilymbus podiceps
Pied-billed grebe
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
yellow-headed blackbird
Setophaga ruticilla
American Redstart
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Seminole County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sanford. 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 Sanfordwithin Seminole County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.