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Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

American Featherfoil
Bald Eagle
Lizard'S Tail
Stinkpot

Diamondback Water Snake
Red-Winged Blackbird

Southern Painted Turtle
Pickerelweed
Spatterdock

Swamp-Locust
Bald Cypress
Common Grackle

Great Egret

Great Horned Owl
Southern Leopard Frog
Five-Lined Skink

Broad-Winged Skipper

River Cooter
Fragile Forktail
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The Lake County ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Lake County, Tennessee, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Ridgely, Lake County hosts 3850% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 76 Lake County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lake County County, Tennessee
These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lake County County.