Charles H. Bronson, Commissioner    -    James R. Karels, Director


 

Photo Gallery:
Threatened and Endangered Species

Plants
Catesby's Lilly
Florida Short-Leaved Rosemary
Grass Pink
Pygmy Fringe Tree
Scrub Morning Glory
Scrub Plum

Animals
Florida Mouse
 Florida Scrub Jay
Gopher Tortoise
Scrub Lizard

Gopher Tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
Gopher Tortoise
The Gopher Tortoise is a key species in Florida's upland communities. The burrows it constructs provide refuge for numerous other species, and recycle soil nutrients.

PHOTO LOCATION:
Lake Wales Ridge State Forest

PHOTO CREDIT: Anne Malatesta

 
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services