Freshwater Marsh Biome By: Gabby Eggleston Physical Characteristics Freshwater marsh are usually found near the mouths of rivers or areas that have low drainage. Ex: Lakes, Ponds, Streams. Freshwater marsh biomes include sediment found at the bottom of the area. The water rarely moves, therefore it stays the same size, depending on the rainfall. Locations Freshwater Marsh are commonly found in the Gulf Coast region specifically in Florida. Florida Everglades is the largest freshwater marsh in the world. Ex: Florida, Louisiana, Georgia, Delaware, and even in parts of Europe. Average Temps & Rainfall The average weather in the Florida freshwater marsh is sunny and in the 80’s. In the winter, the high is normally about 77 degrees. In the summer it is on average 90 degrees with the humidity of 90%. Mosquitos are abundant in all freshwater Marsh biomes. The average rainfall per year in the Florida freshwater marsh is about 60 inches. Freshwater Marsh Flora. Typical flora found in the freshwater marsh are: Cattails Water lilies Arrowhead plants Pickerelweed Freshwater Marsh Fauna There are many different types of species in the freshwater Marsh biome. These animals include: Birds Fish Alligators Frogs Turtles Unique Features There are over 700 different species of fish that live in the water of the freshwater biome. Smaller bodies of water such as ditches and puddles are also considered freshwater biomes. Every freshwater biome is unique because they all contain a range of animal and plant species, different climate, and various amounts of water. No two biomes are alike. .