Lake Mills

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Mills ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Seminole 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 Seminole County nearby has 86% more documented species, Lake Mills offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 Seminole County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common1 obs.

Vittaria lineata

Shoestring Fern

Very Common1 obs.

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Costus scaber

Very Common1 obs.

Crinum americanum

southern swamp crinum

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional1 obs.

Thunbergia fragrans

Whitelady

Occasional1 obs.

Psidium cattleianum

strawberry guava

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

-58% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-53% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% 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 Seminole County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Seminole County County, Florida

Nearby Natural Areas

Seminole County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Sanford

Importance: 0.40

33 species

-58% vs. current

Lake Proctor

Importance: 0.35

30 species

-53% vs. current

Still Lake

Importance: 0.35

12 species

+17% vs. current

Sylvan Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Riverside Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+180% vs. current

Lake Lotus

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+250% vs. current

Rice Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Seminole County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common1 obs.

Vittaria lineata

Shoestring Fern

Very Common1 obs.

No image

Costus scaber

Very Common1 obs.

Crinum americanum

southern swamp crinum

Very Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional1 obs.

Thunbergia fragrans

Whitelady

Occasional1 obs.

Psidium cattleianum

strawberry guava

Occasional1 obs.

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