Bridgton

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Maine, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 266 Maine natural areas, placing it in the 92th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 266 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+96% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% 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 Maine.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Maine

Importance: 0.70

100 species

0% vs. current

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+96% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 266 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Maine

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common6 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common4 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Rare2 obs.

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