Westbrook

Ecosystem Overview

The Westbrook ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Portland nearby has 73% more documented species, Westbrook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 25 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 25 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-73% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

-34% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+350% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-40%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-73% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

-34% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-73% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+350% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+575% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+800% vs. current

Crystal Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1250% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 25 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Very Common1 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Arigomphus villosipes

Unicorn Clubtail

Very Common1 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional1 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional1 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare1 obs.

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