Bangor

Ecosystem Overview

The Bangor ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #3 for species diversity among 14 Penobscot County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Orono

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common10 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common8 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common5 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Rare3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 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

Orono

Importance: 0.41

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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Penobscot County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Orono

Importance: 0.41

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

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Orono

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common10 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common8 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common5 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional4 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional4 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Rare3 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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