Orono

Ecosystem Overview

The Orono ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Penobscot County, Maine, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Penobscot County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Bangor

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Very Common9 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Very Common7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Eriophorum vaginatum

Tussock Cotton-Grass

Common5 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common4 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional4 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Rare4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Rare4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Penobscot County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Brewer

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Penobscot County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Old Town

Importance: 0.38

52 species

+92% vs. current

Millinocket

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sebasticook Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Holbrook Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fields Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Penobscot County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Penobscot County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Brewer

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Penobscot County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Old Town

Importance: 0.38

52 species

+92% vs. current

Millinocket

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Sebasticook Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Holbrook Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Fields Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Bangor

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Very Common9 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Very Common7 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common6 obs.

Eriophorum vaginatum

Tussock Cotton-Grass

Common5 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common4 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common4 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional4 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional4 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional4 obs.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Occasional4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Menyanthes trifoliata

Buck-Bean

Rare4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Rare4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare4 obs.

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