Lake Frederick

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Frederick ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Frederick County, Virginia, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Winchester, Lake Frederick hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Frederick 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winchester

+18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common2 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass carp

Very Common2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Common1 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Rare1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Winchester

Importance: 0.48

22 species

+18% vs. current

Stephens City

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% 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 Frederick County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Frederick County County, Virginia

Nearby Natural Areas

Winchester

Importance: 0.48

22 species

+18% vs. current

Stephens City

Importance: 0.47

1 species

+2500% vs. current

Frederick County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-74% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Winchester

+18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common6 obs.

Esox lucius

pike

Very Common2 obs.

Ctenopharyngodon idella

Grass carp

Very Common2 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Common1 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Common1 obs.

Lepomis microlophus

Redear

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Hydroprogne caspia

Caspian tern

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia stellata

Red-throated Loon

Occasional1 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Occasional1 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Occasional1 obs.

Dendrocygna autumnalis

Tree Duck

Rare1 obs.

Pseudoinonotus dryadeus

Oak Bracket

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

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