Middle Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Middle Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Polk County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Polk County nearby has 85% more documented species, Middle Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 18 Polk County County natural areas, placing it in the 61th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 18 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Habenaria floribunda

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Very Common1 obs.

Hieracium gronovii

beaked hawkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Scoparia dulcis

sweet-broom

Common1 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Common1 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common1 obs.

Ctenium aromaticum

toothache grass

Common1 obs.

Viola septemloba

southern coast violet

Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common1 obs.

Solidago fistulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Buchnera floridana

savanna bluehearts

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+15% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-52% vs. current

Lake Ariana

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-29% vs. current

Lake Pierce

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+114% 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 Polk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Polk County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Polk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-85% vs. current

Winter Haven

Importance: 0.40

13 species

+15% vs. current

Bartow

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake Wales

Importance: 0.37

31 species

-52% vs. current

Lake Ariana

Importance: 0.35

21 species

-29% vs. current

Lake Pierce

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+15% vs. current

Lake Mirror

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+88% vs. current

Lake Hollingsworth

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+114% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 18 locations

61th percentile for diversity

vs. Polk County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common1 obs.

Habenaria floribunda

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium myrsinites

shiny blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Chaptalia tomentosa

woolly sunbonnet

Very Common1 obs.

Hieracium gronovii

beaked hawkweed

Very Common1 obs.

Scoparia dulcis

sweet-broom

Common1 obs.

Hypericum tetrapetalum

Common1 obs.

Ischnura hastata

Citrine Forktail

Common1 obs.

Ctenium aromaticum

toothache grass

Common1 obs.

Viola septemloba

southern coast violet

Common1 obs.

Callicarpa americana

French-mulberry

Common1 obs.

Solidago fistulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Buchnera floridana

savanna bluehearts

Occasional1 obs.

Rhexia mariana

pale meadow-beauty

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

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