Hallowell

Ecosystem Overview

The Hallowell ecosystem supports 55 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Kennebec County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waterville nearby has 45% more documented species, Hallowell offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 12 Kennebec County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterville

-45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Silene dioica

Red catchfly

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterville

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+588% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-45% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Molazigan Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5400% 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

Species Count

+96%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterville

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-45% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+588% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-45% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1275% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2650% vs. current

Molazigan Island

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+5400% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common16 species

Occasional17 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 12 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterville

-45% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 55 total documented species.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Silene dioica

Red catchfly

Common2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common2 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Otiorhynchus sulcatus

black vine weevil

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Occasional1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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