Camden

Ecosystem Overview

The Camden ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Kent County, Delaware, 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 Dover nearby has 76% more documented species, Camden offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 Kent County County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-76% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-76% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-77% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+229% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+130% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-51% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

-45% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

-42% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Kent County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-47%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kent County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.47

94 species

-76% vs. current

Kent County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-77% vs. current

Cheswold

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Frederica

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+229% vs. current

Harrington

Importance: 0.36

10 species

+130% vs. current

McGinnis Pond

Importance: 0.35

47 species

-51% vs. current

Andrews Lake

Importance: 0.35

42 species

-45% vs. current

Killens Pond

Importance: 0.35

40 species

-42% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 13 locations

46th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional1 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Rare1 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Rare1 obs.

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