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Florida Pebble Bee (Dianthidium floridiense)Observer
cpgibsonDescription
Wonderful markings on this bee.
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Pygmy Killer Whale (Feresa attenuata)Observer
jamesrogers2Description
Individual, but near a pair of common bottlenose dolphins.
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Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni)Observer
anhingasDescription
Need an ID for this hawk I was unable to snap a photo of. Written details are what stood out most. My best guess is some phase of Red-tail I am not yet familiar with.
Thanks for taking a look.
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Vermilion Snapper (Rhomboplites aurorubens)Observer
plantdad58Description
20 miles west in Gulf of Mexico
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Pergande's Acorn Ant (Temnothorax pergandei)Observer
mamabird1111Description
on cactus.
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Flat-browed Crab (Flatface Swimming Crab) (Achelous depressifrons)Observer
squidpastryDescription
crispy
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Burro Grunt (Rhonciscus crocro)Observer
gleblanc756Description
Three specimens of the same species. The larger one is female and the smaller two are males.
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Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens)Observer
chaseybDescription
at Celery Fields for about a week
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Pyramid Snails (Family Pyramidellidae)Observer
tfrenchDescription
worn shell fragments and beach sand that half-filled a 20 fluid ounce (1.25 pint, 591 ml) plastic drink bottle. A total of 58 species of mollusks were found. The last photo shows a stone in the aperture behind the "tooth".
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)Observer
chaseybDescription
seems late? Sarasota and Manatee counties were inundated with them November 2-10th, 2023
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Variegated Meadowhawk (Sympetrum corruptum)Observer
johnjinjonnyDescription
Thanks to Chase, I knew to be on the lookout for them!
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Cownose Rays (Genus Rhinoptera)Observer
kathawkDescription
washed up on beach
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Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)Observer
kaylahorta01Description
Oceanic dolphins are a diverse group of marine mammals belonging to the family Delphinidae. Known for their intelligence, social behavior, and acrobatic displays, dolphins inhabit oceans and seas worldwide. They are characterized by a streamlined body, a dorsal fin, and a highly developed brain. Dolphins are carnivorous, feeding on fish and squid, and are known for their sophisticated communication using clicks, whistles, and body language.
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Six-spotted Flower Longhorn Beetle (Strangalia sexnotata)Observer
mamabird1111
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Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)Observer
johnjinjonnyDescription
We had a second turtle that was also believe was this species. Very distinct pale-yellow tone, un-patterned shell, only a few feet in length/diameter. I am not well-versed in turtles, though.
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White-faced Micropanther (Cerotainia albipilosa)Observer
chaseybDescription
Scherer Thaxton Preserve
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African Dayflower (Commelina gambiae)Observer
jeff1962Description
Old Miakka Preserve in firebreak through mesic flatwoods habitat
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Slough Crayfish (Procambarus fallax)Observer
sean_pattonDescription
Found in sand pine bog, baited trap using chicken.
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Letourneux's Jewel Cichlid (Rubricatochromis letourneuxi)Observer
sean_pattonDescription
Groups of Rubricatochromis letourneuxi were seen raiding the singly defended nests of Lepomis macrochirus.
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Sand Dollar Pea Crab (Dissodactylus mellitae)Observer
mrdaceDescription
Found on a Sand Dollar.
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Crows and Ravens (Genus Corvus)Observer
benmesaDescription
Every website says that ravens aren't in FL, but this thing was massive and had a brown head and neck. It doesn't match the fish crow descriptions at all.
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Eastern Coralsnake (Micrurus fulvius)Observer
chaseybDescription
Scherer Thaxton Preserve
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Coppernose Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus ssp. purpurascens)Observer
twosandgirl
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Scaled Sardine (Harengula jaguana)Observer
sisorDescription
Caught on Sabiki Rig, 5.75 inches TL
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Atlantic Thread Herring (Opisthonema oglinum)Observer
sisorDescription
Caught on Sabiki Rig, 6.75 inches TL
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Great Egret × Great Blue Heron (Ardea alba × herodias)Observer
cerw8384Description
Presumably a Great Egret x Great Blue Heron Hybrid. I was going through some old trip photos and noticed this guy. Originally assumed Reddish Egret, but the gape length clearly puts this bird in Ardea.
