Lake Wilhelm
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Wilhelm ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in mercer county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mercer County nearby has 71% more documented species, Lake Wilhelm offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 mercer county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Spirodela polyrhiza
great duckweed
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
frogbit
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Honey-Bells
Nelumbo lutea
American lotus
Pectinatella magnifica
Magnificent Bryozoan
Notemigonus crysoleucas
Golden Shiner Minnow
Perca flavescens
Lake Perch
Lepomis gibbosus
pumpkinseed
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Oswego Bass
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Bucephala albeola
Bufflehead
Lophodytes cucullatus
Hooded Merganser
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Cuscuta gronovii
swamp dodder
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Mercer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Wilhelm. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Wilhelmwithin Mercer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.