Wiscasset

Ecosystem Overview

The Wiscasset ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lincoln County nearby has 92% more documented species, Wiscasset offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 19 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common1 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common1 obs.

Metanema inatomaria

Pale Metanema Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+33% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Westport Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-92% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-92% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+33% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+60% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Westport Island

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-92% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Lincoln County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common3 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common1 obs.

Aesculus hippocastanum

horse-chestnut

Very Common1 obs.

Chauliodes rastricornis

Spring Fishfly

Very Common1 obs.

Metanema inatomaria

Pale Metanema Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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