Alternative Text Description for Longspurred Mint (Endangered)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic distribution of Longspurred Mint, an endangered plant species, across portions of central and north-central Florida. The map shows polygonal habitat areas where this species is understood to occur according to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The thematic layer highlights distinct patches of habitat distributed across multiple counties in the region.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers a region of central and north-central Florida, including several counties and municipalities. Notable cities and areas labeled on the map include Micanopy, Evinston, Williston, Morriston, Bronson, Meredith, Irvine, Reddick, Lowell, Ocala, Tidewater, Dunnellon, Citrus Springs, Inglis, Beverly Hills, Hernando, and Crystal River. Several wildlife management areas are also labeled, including Prairie Preserve State Park, Grove Park Wildlife Management Area, Goethe Wildlife Management Area, Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area, Potts Wildlife Management Area, and Half Moon Wildlife Management Area. The geographic extent spans from Lake Rousseau in the southwestern portion of the map to areas near Ocala in the eastern portion.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Longspurred Mint habitat areas are concentrated in the western and northern portions of the mapped region, with a notable secondary cluster in the southeastern area. The largest continuous habitat patches occur near and around the communities of Meredith, Bronson, and Williston, forming an irregularly shaped corridor that extends roughly north to south. Another significant cluster of habitat appears in the southeastern portion of the map. The distribution pattern suggests that suitable habitat for this endangered species is fragmented across the landscape, with distinct separated patches rather than continuous coverage. Large areas in the central and eastern portions of the map show no habitat presence, creating clear gaps in the species' range.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Longspurred Mint (Endangered)

This layer represents the polygonal boundaries of habitat areas for the endangered Longspurred Mint species.

Longspurred Mint Habitat Areas (pink crosshatch pattern)

Appearance:

The habitat areas are displayed as polygons filled with a pink crosshatch pattern consisting of diagonal lines forming a grid-like texture.

Distribution:

Habitat polygons appear primarily in the western and northern sections of the mapped area, with a secondary concentration in the southeastern corner. The patches vary considerably in size and shape.

Notable locations:

The most extensive habitat concentration occurs in the area around Meredith, Bronson, East Bronson, and Williston Highlands, forming an interconnected cluster of polygons. Another substantial habitat area appears near Goethe Wildlife Management Area. A separate cluster of habitat patches is located in the southeastern portion of the map.

Spatial patterns:

The habitat distribution shows a fragmented pattern with distinct separated patches rather than continuous coverage. The northern cluster exhibits some connectivity between adjacent polygons, suggesting a corridor-like arrangement. The southeastern patches are geographically isolated from the northern concentration. Habitat areas appear to avoid the central and eastern portions of the mapped region entirely.

Overlapping Patterns

Several habitat patches occur within or adjacent to designated wildlife management areas, including Goethe Wildlife Management Area and other protected lands shown in light gray.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a filtered subset of species data specifically showing only the Longspurred Mint. The polygonal boundaries represent the understood habitat distribution for this endangered species according to federal wildlife authorities. The fragmented distribution pattern visible on this map is typical of endangered species with specific habitat requirements. Wildlife management areas shown in light gray provide geographic context and may indicate areas where habitat conservation efforts are active.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source:

The data comes from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service species boundary dataset for the State of Florida. The dataset contains polygonal boundaries for species distributions as understood and maintained by federal wildlife authorities.

Definition Query:

This map displays a filtered subset of the dataset showing only records where the common name equals "Longspurred Mint." This filtering isolates the habitat boundaries for this specific endangered plant species from the broader species dataset.

Scale Information:

The map shows a regional view covering multiple counties in central Florida, appropriate for understanding the overall distribution pattern of the species across its known range.

Coordinate System:

NAD 1983 HARN Florida GDL Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations:

The polygonal boundaries represent the understood distribution of the species and may not reflect precise population locations or habitat quality variations within the mapped areas. Actual occurrences may be more limited or patchy than the polygon boundaries suggest.

Map Coverage:

The map extent covers portions of central and north-central Florida, including areas from Lake Rousseau and Inglis in the west to Ocala in the east, and from Prairie Preserve State Park in the north to Hernando and Crystal River areas in the south.

The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.