Lake Mahopac
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Mahopac ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in town of carmel, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Town of Carmel nearby has 80% more documented species, Lake Mahopac offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 town of carmel County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Nuphar variegata
Yellow Cow-Lily
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Ctenopharyngodon idella
Grass carp
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Lysimachia nummularia
Moneywort
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Polistes dominula
Paper Wasp
Corbicula fluminea
asian clam
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Town Of Carmel
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Mahopac. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Mahopacwithin Town Of Carmel's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.