New Castle County

Ecosystem Overview

The New Castle County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in New Castle County, Delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wilmington, New Castle County hosts 92% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 New Castle County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

+92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common39 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common33 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common31 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common30 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common29 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common29 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common27 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common25 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common24 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional23 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional23 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional22 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional21 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare21 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare19 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

+92% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+270% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 New Castle County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Castle County County, Delaware

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilmington

Importance: 0.52

52 species

+92% vs. current

New Castle

Importance: 0.43

18 species

+456% vs. current

Ardentown

Importance: 0.28

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Radnor Green

Importance: 0.20

27 species

+270% vs. current

Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Importance: 0.20

16 species

+525% vs. current

Arbour Park

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% vs. current

New Castle Historic District

in New Castle

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ashbourne Hills

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilmington

+92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common39 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common33 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common32 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common31 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common30 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common29 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common29 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common27 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common25 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common24 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common24 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional23 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional23 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional23 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional22 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional21 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional21 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare21 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare19 obs.

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