Otter Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Otter Lake ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in wakulla county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wakulla County nearby has 87% more documented species, Otter Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 wakulla county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Agasicles hygrophila
Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alligatorweed
Panoquina ocola
Ocola Skipper
Acris gryllus
Southern Cricket Frog
Alligator mississippiensis
Louisiana alligator.
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Lemna minor
common duckweed
Bacopa monnieri
herb-of-grace
Salvinia minima
Sagittaria lancifolia
lance-leaf arrowhead
Ardea alba
Great Egret
Dione vanillae
Gulf Fritillary
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wakulla County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Otter Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Otter Lakewithin Wakulla County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.