Presque Isle

Ecosystem Overview

The Presque Isle ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Aroostook County, Maine, 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 Aroostook County nearby has 79% more documented species, Presque Isle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 10 Aroostook County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aroostook County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common2 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common1 obs.

Mentha spicata

spearmint

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrina lucia

Lucia Azure

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Daphne mezereum

mezereon

Occasional1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Aroostook County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Aroostook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Houlton

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+320% vs. current

Caribou

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+950% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% vs. current

Mars Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Deboullie Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Madawaska

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+320% vs. current

Limestone

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2000% 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 Aroostook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Aroostook County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Aroostook County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-79% vs. current

Houlton

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+320% vs. current

Caribou

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+950% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+200% vs. current

Mars Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Deboullie Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Madawaska

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+320% vs. current

Limestone

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2000% 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 10 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Aroostook County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common2 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common1 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common1 obs.

Mentha spicata

spearmint

Common1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrina lucia

Lucia Azure

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Daphne mezereum

mezereon

Occasional1 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Occasional1 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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