Diamond Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Diamond Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in hartford county, connecticut, 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 City of Hartford nearby has 88% more documented species, Diamond Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 25 hartford county County natural areas, placing it in the 36th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Brasenia schreberi
Schreber'S Watershield
Acer rubrum
Maple
Ondatra zibethicus
Muskrat
Dulichium arundinaceum
Three-Way Sedge
Betula populifolia
Gray Birch
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Hartford County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Diamond Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Diamond Lakewithin Hartford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.