Newnans Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Newnans Lake ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Alachua County, Florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gainesville nearby has 75% more documented species, Newnans Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 Alachua County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Zomaria interruptolineana

Broken-Lined Zomaria Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Cutina distincta

Common1 obs.

Cutina aluticolor

Common1 obs.

Elaphria fuscimacula

Common1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Occasional1 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Harrisina americana

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zale horrida

Horrid Zale Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Rare1 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-75% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-75% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+4% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-70% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-7% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+19% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+56% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+79% 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 Alachua County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Alachua County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Gainesville

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-75% vs. current

Alachua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-75% vs. current

Lake Alice

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+4% vs. current

Seep

Importance: 0.35

83 species

-70% vs. current

Bivens Arm

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-7% vs. current

Depot Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+19% vs. current

Green Pond

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+56% vs. current

Dairy Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+79% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Gainesville

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Aphylla williamsoni

Two-striped Forceptail

Very Common1 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Zomaria interruptolineana

Broken-Lined Zomaria Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Cutina distincta

Common1 obs.

Cutina aluticolor

Common1 obs.

Elaphria fuscimacula

Common1 obs.

Galgula partita

Wedgeling

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Disclisioprocta stellata

Somber Carpet

Common1 obs.

Dorosoma petenense

Threadfin shad

Occasional1 obs.

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Eastern Narrowmouth Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Harrisina americana

Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Zale horrida

Horrid Zale Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Rare1 obs.

Salvinia minima

Rare1 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Rare1 obs.

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