Lake Hortonia
Ecosystem Overview
The Lake Hortonia ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in rutland county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rutland nearby has 62% more documented species, Lake Hortonia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 rutland county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Brasenia schreberi
Schreber'S Watershield
Utricularia macrorhiza
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Nuphar variegata
Yellow Cow-Lily
Polypedilum braseniae
Pontederia cordata
pickerelweed
Elodea canadensis
Canadian waterweed
Vallisneria americana
American eelgrass
Lemna trisulca
Duckweed
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Ceratophyllum demersum
rigid hornwort
Nymphaea odorata
American white waterlily
Lysimachia thyrsiflora
Tufted Loosestrife
Utricularia minor
Lesser Bladderwort
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Dulichium arundinaceum
Three-Way Sedge
Potamogeton crispus
curled pondweed
Myriophyllum sibiricum
Northern Spiked Water-Milfoil
Myrica gale
bog-myrtle, sweet gale
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rutland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lake Hortonia. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lake Hortoniawithin Rutland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.