Farmingdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Farmingdale ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Kennebec County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Waterville nearby has 22% more documented species, Farmingdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Kennebec County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterville

-22% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica chamaedrys

germander speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Odontites vulgaris

Broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare2 obs.

Parascalops breweri

Brewer'S Mole

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterville

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-22% vs. current

Hallowell

Importance: 0.38

55 species

+42% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+875% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-22% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% 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

+123%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kennebec County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Waterville

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-22% vs. current

Hallowell

Importance: 0.38

55 species

+42% vs. current

Gardiner

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+875% vs. current

Kennebec County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-22% vs. current

Winslow

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Jamies Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Johnson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1850% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3800% 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 Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Waterville

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Very Common3 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica chamaedrys

germander speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Odontites vulgaris

Broomrape

Occasional2 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Rare2 obs.

Parascalops breweri

Brewer'S Mole

Rare2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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