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Powers Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Powers Lake ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in new london 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 Norwich nearby has 85% more documented species, Powers Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 new london county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 9 locations
78th percentile for diversity
vs. Norwich
-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Utricularia purpurea

Utricularia purpurea

Spotted Bladderwort

Very Common3 obs.
Drosera intermedia

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common3 obs.
Drosera rotundifolia

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common2 obs.
Esox niger

Esox niger

Pickerel

Very Common1 obs.
Lepomis gibbosus

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.
Lepomis macrochirus

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common1 obs.
Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common1 obs.
Nymphaea odorata

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.
Cabomba caroliniana

Cabomba caroliniana

Carolina fanwort

Common1 obs.
Rhododendron viscosum

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Common1 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.
Hamamelis virginiana

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional1 obs.
Pogonia ophioglossoides

Pogonia ophioglossoides

Rose Pogonia

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Powers Lakewithin New London County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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