Indian Brook Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Indian Brook Reservoir ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Chittenden County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington nearby has 4% more documented species, Indian Brook Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Tylopilus felleus

Bitter Bolete

Common2 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

Jelly Tooth

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Rare2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-4% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

+13% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+860% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% 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 Chittenden County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-4% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-4% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

+13% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+860% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2300% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3100% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9500% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 16 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Epitheca cynosura

Common Baskettail

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common2 obs.

Tylopilus felleus

Bitter Bolete

Common2 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common2 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional2 obs.

Lycoperdon perlatum

Common Puffball

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudohydnum gelatinosum

Jelly Tooth

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Rare2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare1 obs.

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