Hematite Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Hematite Lake ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in trigg county, kentucky, 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 Trigg County nearby has 89% more documented species, Hematite Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 trigg county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.
Spatula clypeata
Northern Shoveler
Palaemon kadiakensis
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Plethodon glutinosus
Northern Slimy Salamander
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Commelina virginica
Nothoscordum bivalve
false garlic
Cornus amomum
Red-Willow
Nerodia erythrogaster
Plainbelly Water Snake
Nuphar advena
Spatterdock
Iris cristata
crested iris
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Trigg County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Hematite Lakewithin Trigg County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.