Broadacres Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Broadacres Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond County, North Carolina, 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 Richmond County nearby has 88% more documented species, Broadacres Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Very Common2 obs.

Panicum hemitomon

maidencane

Very Common1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common1 obs.

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Common1 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia linearis

Common1 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Common1 obs.

Edrastima uniflora

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-54% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-40% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+33% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-88% vs. current

Hinson Lake

Importance: 0.35

26 species

-54% vs. current

Lake Bagget

Importance: 0.35

20 species

-40% vs. current

Crappie Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

0% vs. current

Hamlet City Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+33% vs. current

McKinney Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+140% vs. current

Indian Camp Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Rockingham

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+500% 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

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Very Common2 obs.

Panicum hemitomon

maidencane

Very Common1 obs.

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common1 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common1 obs.

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Common1 obs.

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Common1 obs.

Ludwigia linearis

Common1 obs.

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Common1 obs.

Edrastima uniflora

Occasional1 obs.

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