Alternative Text Description for Round Ebonyshell (Endangered) Distribution Map

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MAP OVERVIEW

This map displays the geographic distribution of the Round Ebonyshell, an endangered species, in the Florida panhandle region. The map shows a single polygonal boundary representing the species' known range as recognized by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The distribution area is concentrated in the western portion of Florida's panhandle, extending along coastal and inland regions.

GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT

The map covers the western Florida panhandle region, showing portions of Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. The mapped area extends from near the Alabama state line in the west to portions of Santa Rosa County in the east. Notable labeled communities in the viewing area include Century, Jay, Pace, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Brewton in Escambia (Alabama), and portions of Bellview, Brent, and West Pensacola. The northern extent reaches into southern Alabama, while the southern boundary extends toward the coastal areas of the panhandle.

KEY INSIGHTS

The Round Ebonyshell's endangered species range forms a large, continuous area covering a substantial portion of western Florida's panhandle region. The distribution pattern shows the species' habitat concentrated in what appears to be a major watershed or river system area, covering territory that extends across county boundaries and into neighboring Alabama. The mapped range suggests the species occupies a geographically defined ecological zone rather than being scattered in isolated pockets.

VISUAL ELEMENTS

Round Ebonyshell (Endangered) Distribution

The map displays a single thematic layer representing the endangered species range.

Endangered Species Range (pink crosshatch pattern)

Appearance: The species distribution is shown as a pink or rose-colored area with a fine crosshatch or mesh pattern overlay, creating a semi-transparent effect that allows underlying base map features to remain visible.

Distribution: The range boundary covers a large contiguous area in the western Florida panhandle, roughly centered around the Century-Jay region and extending westward toward Alabama and southward toward the Pensacola area.

Notable locations: The range encompasses the communities of Century and Jay within its boundaries, and extends near Pace, Ensley, and Ferry Pass. The distribution area appears to follow natural geographic features, likely watershed boundaries or river systems in the region.

Spatial patterns: The boundary forms an irregular polygon with a generally north-south orientation in its western portion and an east-west orientation along what appears to be a coastal corridor. The shape suggests the species' habitat is tied to specific environmental conditions or aquatic systems in this region.

SYMBOL GUIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This map represents a single species distribution layer extracted from a broader dataset of federally recognized species in Florida. The Round Ebonyshell is classified as endangered under federal protection. The boundary shown represents the species' understood range rather than individual observation points, indicating areas where suitable habitat exists or where the species has been documented. As a species boundary map, it provides a broad overview rather than precise location data for individual populations.

DATA CONTEXT

Data Source: United States Fish and Wildlife Service polygonal boundaries dataset for species in the State of Florida. The data represents officially recognized species ranges for federally protected species.

Definition Query: The map displays a filtered subset of the species database showing only records where the common name equals "ROUND EBONYSHELL" (CR_USFWS_POLY_JUN26COMNAME = 'ROUND EBONYSHELL').

Scale Information: The map shows a regional-scale view appropriate for understanding the overall geographic distribution of the species across multiple counties. The scale is suitable for conservation planning and broad habitat assessment rather than site-specific analysis.

Coordinate System: NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087)

Limitations: The boundary represents the recognized range of the species but does not indicate population density, habitat quality variations within the range, or specific locations of populations. The dataset reflects the understanding of species distribution by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and may not capture all occupied habitat or recent range changes.

Map Coverage: The map extent covers the western Florida panhandle region, primarily showing Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, with portions of southern Alabama visible in the northern section for geographic context.

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