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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

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
14
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
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

Egretta caerulea

Little Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.
Aramus guarauna

Aramus guarauna

Limpkin

Very Common1 obs.
Vittaria lineata

Vittaria lineata

Shoestring Fern

Very Common1 obs.
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Costus scaber

Very Common1 obs.
Crinum americanum

Crinum americanum

southern swamp crinum

Very Common1 obs.
Cephalanthus occidentalis

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.
Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common1 obs.
Procyon lotor

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.
Dryocopus pileatus

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common1 obs.
Hydrilla verticillata

Hydrilla verticillata

Waterthyme

Occasional1 obs.
Thunbergia fragrans

Thunbergia fragrans

Whitelady

Occasional1 obs.
Psidium cattleianum

Psidium cattleianum

strawberry guava

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Lake Millswithin Seminole County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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