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Yellowwood Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Yellowwood Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in brown county, indiana, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Brown County nearby has 92% more documented species, Yellowwood Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 brown county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

8
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 5 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. Brown County
-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Very Common1 obs.
Anemone virginiana

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Very Common1 obs.
Myosotis scorpioides

Myosotis scorpioides

water forget-me-not

Common1 obs.
Nuphar advena

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Brown County

Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Yellowwood Lake. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Regional Wildlife Network

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

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