Skowhegan

Ecosystem Overview

The Skowhegan ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 86% more documented species, Skowhegan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-86% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Common1 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-86% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.32

30 species

-53% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-78% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-86% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+250% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.32

30 species

-53% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

-78% 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 Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 13 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.

Parasteatoda tepidariorum

Common House Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Retiboletus ornatipes

Common1 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Common1 obs.

Corylus cornuta

Beaked Hazelnut

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Occasional1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional1 obs.

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