Blue Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Blue Lake ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in palm beach county, florida, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While West Palm Beach nearby has 95% more documented species, Blue Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 27 palm beach county County natural areas, placing it in the 19th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.
Trachemys scripta
slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Egretta tricolor
Tricolor Heron
Anhinga anhinga
Anhinga
Persicaria hydropiperoides
Mild Water-Pepper
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Blue Lakewithin Palm Beach County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.