Unity

Ecosystem Overview

The Unity ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in Waldo County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Belfast, Unity hosts 23% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 8 Waldo 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

+23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Ambystoma unisexual

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common2 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes reflexulus

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

+23% vs. current

Waldo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-51% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+717% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+145% vs. current

Searsport

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+88% vs. current

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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 Waldo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

+23% vs. current

Waldo County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-51% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+717% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2350% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+4800% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+145% vs. current

Searsport

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+88% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 8 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

+23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common6 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Ambystoma unisexual

Very Common3 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common2 obs.

Storeria occipitomaculata

Redbelly Snake

Common2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus rubicundus

Orange-legged Furrow Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Harmostes reflexulus

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Occasional1 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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