Falco sparverius
Many protected species of plants and animals have been documented on the site, including Florida golden aster, Curtiss' Milkweed, Eastern indigo snake, Sherman's fox squirrel, Florida sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pratensis), Southeastern American kestrel ("Falco sparverius paulus"), and gopher tortoise. Invasive species, such as the Argentine Tegu lizard, have also been spotted in the preserve.