Lake 2

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake 2 ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Orange County, Florida, 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 Orlando nearby has 89% more documented species, Lake 2 offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 57 Orange County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 57 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Very Common1 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis vivipara

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Common1 obs.

Hypericum fasciculatum

Common1 obs.

Stylurus plagiatus

Russet-tipped Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Fundulus chrysotus

Golden Topminnow

Common1 obs.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-89% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

-70% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+120% 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 Orange County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Orange County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Orlando

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-89% vs. current

Orange County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-89% vs. current

Winter Park

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

Apopka

Importance: 0.37

37 species

-70% vs. current

Ocoee

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lake Mare Prairie

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+57% vs. current

Alligator Breeding Marsh

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+83% vs. current

Lake Lawne

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+120% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 57 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 57 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Orlando

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Alligator mississippiensis

Louisiana alligator.

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula auripennis

Very Common1 obs.

Enneacanthus gloriosus

Bluespotted sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Acris gryllus

Southern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Eleocharis vivipara

Very Common1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Common1 obs.

Hypericum fasciculatum

Common1 obs.

Stylurus plagiatus

Russet-tipped Clubtail

Common1 obs.

Fundulus chrysotus

Golden Topminnow

Common1 obs.

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Common1 obs.

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