Indian Lake
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Lake ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in putnam county, new york, 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 Putnam County nearby has 92% more documented species, Indian Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 2 putnam 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 8 total documented species.
Libellula luctuosa
Widow Skimmer
Elliptio complanata
Eastern Elliptio
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Craspedacusta sowerbii
freshwater jellyfish
Argia fumipennis
Variable Dancer
Nerodia sipedon
Northern Water Snake
Decodon verticillatus
Hairy Swamp Loosestrife
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Putnam County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Indian Lakewithin Putnam County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.