Fairfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfield ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Skowhegan, Fairfield hosts 114% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Skowhegan

+114% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Clostera strigosa

Common1 obs.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pelocoris femoratus

Common1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Skowhegan

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+114% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+275% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+329% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+650% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-53% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Skowhegan

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+114% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+275% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+329% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+900% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+650% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-53% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 13 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Skowhegan

+114% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Monochamus notatus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Clostera strigosa

Common1 obs.

Datana ministra

Yellownecked Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Pelocoris femoratus

Common1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Occasional1 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Rare1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

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