2 Types of Bison in Florida
2 types of bison have a verified observation record in Florida. The most frequently recorded are American Bison and Domestic Cattle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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2 types of bison have a verified observation record in Florida. The most frequently recorded are American Bison and Domestic Cattle. Here is the full list, ranked by how often each is reported on iNaturalist.
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Real sighting data, source iNaturalist
374 verified observations on iNaturalist of bison have been recorded in Florida, most often in February, January, March.
| Species recorded in Florida | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Bison | 313 |
| Domestic Cattle | 42 |
| Domestic Goat | 8 |
| Domestic Sheep | 4 |
Verified species, source iNaturalist
2 types of bison recorded in Florida
2 bison species have a verified observation record in Florida, each with at least 10 confirmed sightings. The full list, ranked by how often each is recorded, is below.
| # | Species | Scientific name | Verified records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Bison | Bison bison | 313 |
| 2 | Domestic Cattle | Bos taurus | 42 |
Plus 2 more recorded only rarely (fewer than 10 verified sightings). Counts from verified iNaturalist observations.
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The American Bison (Bison bison) is the most commonly recorded, with 313 verified observations — about 88% of all bison reported in Florida. If you spot a bison here, it is statistically most likely to be this one.