Auburn

Ecosystem Overview

The Auburn ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Maine, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maine nearby has 46% more documented species, Auburn offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #54 for species diversity among 266 Maine 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 266 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

-46% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-46% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+6% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+29% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+8% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-44% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+32% 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 Maine.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

-46% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+6% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+29% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+8% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-44% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+32% 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

#54

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#54 of 266 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common2 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Lycomorpha pholus

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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