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Brassua Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Brassua Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, maine, 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 Skowhegan nearby has 43% more documented species, Brassua Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 13 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 54th 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
#6
Regional Rank
Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#6 of 13 locations
54th percentile for diversity
vs. Skowhegan
-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dolichovespula arenaria

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Very Common3 obs.
Melanoplus bivittatus

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.
Actias luna

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common1 obs.
Populus tremuloides

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Very Common1 obs.
Hypericum perforatum

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common1 obs.
Monochamus scutellatus

Monochamus scutellatus

Common1 obs.
Micropterus dolomieu

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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