St. Marks
Ecosystem Overview
The St. Marks ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in wakulla county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wakulla County nearby has 76% more documented species, St. Marks offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 wakulla county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.
Pontederia crassipes
Anolis sagrei
Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]
Vitta usnea
Olive nerite
Panoquina ocola
Ocola Skipper
Larinia directa
orb weavers
Eucinostomus harengulus
Tidewater Mojarra
Plethodon grobmani
Southeastern Slimy Salamander
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Melica mutica
two-flower melic
Zephyranthes atamasco
Hymenocallis godfreyi
Sesbania punicea
Rattlebox
Vicia acutifolia
Packera glabella
cress-leaf groundsel
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Texas-star
Asclepias lanceolata
Petrophila santafealis
Menippe mercenaria
Sisyrinchium micranthum
striped rushleaf
Colocasia esculenta
Coco yam
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wakulla County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near St. Marks. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement St. Markswithin Wakulla County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.