Lake Bomoseen

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Bomoseen ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Rutland County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutland nearby has 76% more documented species, Lake Bomoseen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Rutland County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

-76% vs. current

Rutland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Rutland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

-76% vs. current

Rutland County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-87% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-38% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+44% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+160% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+333% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+550% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1200% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common3 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common2 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common1 obs.

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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