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Broadacres Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Broadacres Lake ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in richmond county, north carolina, 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 Richmond County nearby has 88% more documented species, Broadacres Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 richmond county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 11 locations
55th percentile for diversity
vs. Richmond County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Fundulus lineolatus

Fundulus lineolatus

Lined topminnow

Very Common2 obs.
Panicum hemitomon

Panicum hemitomon

maidencane

Very Common1 obs.
Alnus serrulata

Alnus serrulata

Brook-Side Alder

Very Common1 obs.
Nymphaea odorata

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.
Brasenia schreberi

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common1 obs.
Smilax laurifolia

Smilax laurifolia

bamboovine

Common1 obs.
Smilax walteri

Smilax walteri

red-bead greenbrier

Common1 obs.
Aronia arbutifolia

Aronia arbutifolia

Red Chokeberry

Common1 obs.
Ludwigia linearis

Ludwigia linearis

Common1 obs.
Euthamia caroliniana

Euthamia caroliniana

Slender Fragrant Goldenrod

Common1 obs.
Edrastima uniflora

Edrastima uniflora

Occasional1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Richmond County

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Regional Wildlife Network

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

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