Scotland Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Scotland Lake ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Scotland County, North Carolina, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Laurinburg, Scotland Lake hosts 1400% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Scotland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Laurinburg

+1400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common5 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Very Common3 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma serrifer

Sawcheek Darter

Common3 obs.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Common3 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Common2 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Common2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common2 obs.

Enallagma davisi

Sandhill Bluet

Common2 obs.

Phanogomphus diminutus

Diminutive Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Paepalanthus anceps

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Amblytropidia mysteca

Brown Winter Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Rare1 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Scotland County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Laurinburg

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Scotland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Crawford Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% 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 Scotland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Scotland County County, North Carolina

Nearby Natural Areas

Laurinburg

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Scotland County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Crawford Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Laurinburg

+1400% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common5 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common5 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis ornata

Ornate Pennant

Very Common3 obs.

Gambusia holbrooki

Holbrook’s mosquitofish

Very Common3 obs.

Etheostoma serrifer

Sawcheek Darter

Common3 obs.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Common3 obs.

Drosera capillaris

pink sundew

Common2 obs.

Pseudolycopodiella caroliniana

Common2 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common2 obs.

Enallagma davisi

Sandhill Bluet

Common2 obs.

Phanogomphus diminutus

Diminutive Clubtail

Occasional2 obs.

Paepalanthus anceps

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela tranquebarica

Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis amanda

Amanda's Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Amblytropidia mysteca

Brown Winter Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates virgatipes

Carpenter Frog

Rare1 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Rare1 obs.

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