Potomac State Forest Backbone Area Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Potomac State Forest Backbone Area ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 74 taxonomic genera. Located in Garrett County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Garrett County, Potomac State Forest Backbone Area hosts 4% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Garrett County

+4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common10.52 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Redback Salamander

Very Common9.07 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Very Common5.91 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common5.71 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common5.43 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common4.61 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem

Common4.33 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

White Spot

Common3.53 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common3.48 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common3.35 obs.

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Topiary Grass-Veneer

Common3.18 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional3.15 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet

Occasional2.96 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional2.96 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Occasional2.92 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Occasional2.9 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Red Twin Spot

Occasional2.88 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Arched Hooktip Moth

Rare2.85 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare2.65 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Rare2.63 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Garrett County

+4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common10.52 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Redback Salamander

Very Common9.07 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Very Common5.91 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Very Common5.71 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Very Common5.43 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Dusky Salamander

Common4.61 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem

Common4.33 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

White Spot

Common3.53 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common3.48 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Common3.35 obs.

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Topiary Grass-Veneer

Common3.18 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Occasional3.15 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet

Occasional2.96 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Occasional2.96 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

Dogmint

Occasional2.92 obs.

Tamias striatus

Eastern Chipmunk

Occasional2.9 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Red Twin Spot

Occasional2.88 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Arched Hooktip Moth

Rare2.85 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare2.65 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Freenhouse Leaftier

Rare2.63 obs.

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