Waterville

Ecosystem Overview

The Waterville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Kennebec 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. Compared to nearby Hallowell, Waterville hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 Kennebec County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hallowell

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common3 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common2 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Hallowell

Importance: 0.38

55 species

+82% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Molazigan Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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 Kennebec County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Hallowell

Importance: 0.38

55 species

+82% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Molazigan Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 12 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Hallowell

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Common3 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common2 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Occasional2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild Bergamot

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare2 obs.

Dermestes lardarius

Larder Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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