Punderson Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Punderson Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Newbury Township, Ohio, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Pine Lake, Punderson Lake hosts 800% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Newbury Township County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine Lake

+800% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Newbury Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Newbury Township

Importance: 0.25

61 species

-70% 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 Newbury Township County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Newbury Township County, Ohio

Nearby Natural Areas

Pine Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+800% vs. current

Newbury Township

Importance: 0.25

61 species

-70% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Pine Lake

+800% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Occasional1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England Or Michaelmas Daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

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