Lake Louise

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Louise ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Buncombe County nearby has 93% more documented species, Lake Louise offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 11 Buncombe County County natural areas, placing it in the 36th 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 11 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Buncombe County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Very Common1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Buncombe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-93% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-56% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

-86% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-93% vs. current

Woodfin

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-87% 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 Buncombe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Buncombe County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Buncombe County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-93% vs. current

Beaver Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

-56% vs. current

Enka Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+75% vs. current

Lake Susan

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Black Mountain

Importance: 0.32

51 species

-86% vs. current

Weaverville

Importance: 0.29

100 species

-93% vs. current

Woodfin

Importance: 0.27

52 species

-87% 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 Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 11 locations

36th percentile for diversity

vs. Buncombe County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Eastern Gizzard Shad

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile carolinensis

Carolina Chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Very Common1 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common1 obs.

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