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Manatee River Airplant (Tillandsia simulata)Observer
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First time seen around here.
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Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)Observer
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Said to be from a stocked population by FWC.
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Sailfin Catfishes (Genus Pterygoplichthys)Observer
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One of many specimens seen.
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Atlantic Stingray (Hypanus sabinus)Observer
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Several adult specimens of both sexes seen over two hours.
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Puerto Rican Garden Snake (Magliophis exiguus)Observer
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Found at entrance of cave on wooden deck.
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Vanilla Orchids (Genus Vanilla)Observer
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Location is approximate, was located nearby cave on trail.
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Sago Cycad (Cycas revoluta)Observer
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Appears to be growing wild in a new park, well rooted, believe came as a seed. First “wild” one I have seen.
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Atlantic Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus)Observer
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Shell found at the beach during low tide after a tropical storm.
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Stiff Pen Shell (Atrina rigida)Observer
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Found alive at the beach during low tide after a tropical storm.
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Sawtooth Pen Shell (Atrina serrata)Observer
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Found alive at the beach during low tide after a tropical storm.
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Dolly Varden Crab (Hepatus epheliticus)Observer
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Carapace found after a tropical storm on the beach during low tide.
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Flat Sea Star (Astropecten articulatus)Observer
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Found washed up on the beach during low tide after a tropical storm.
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Gray Sea Star (Luidia clathrata)Observer
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Found during low tide washed up on the beach after a tropical storm.