Indian Brook Reservoir
Ecosystem Overview
The Indian Brook Reservoir ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in chittenden county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington nearby has 4% more documented species, Indian Brook Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 16 chittenden county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.
Epitheca cynosura
Common Baskettail
Libellula incesta
Slaty Skimmer
Dacrymyces chrysospermus
Orange Jelly Spot
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Plathemis lydia
Common Whitetail
Tylopilus felleus
Bitter Bolete
Leucobryum glaucum
Large White-moss
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Entoloma abortivum
Calopteryx maculata
Ebony Jewelwing
Lycoperdon perlatum
Common Puffball
Pseudohydnum gelatinosum
Jelly Tooth
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Ganoderma tsugae
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Chromagrion conditum
Aurora Damsel
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chittenden County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Indian Brook Reservoir. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Indian Brook Reservoirwithin Chittenden County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.