Falmouth Foreside

Ecosystem Overview

The Falmouth Foreside ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Portland nearby has 10% more documented species, Falmouth Foreside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 25 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-10% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+120% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-10% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+233% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2150% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2900% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+88%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-10% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+120% vs. current

South Portland

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-10% vs. current

Westbrook

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+233% vs. current

Highland Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Great Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2150% vs. current

Crescent Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2900% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional3 obs.

Malus domestica

Paradise Apple

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

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