Camden

Ecosystem Overview

The Camden ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rockland, Camden hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Knox County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Vinalhaven Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 Knox County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Knox County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Vinalhaven Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common4 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Euproctis chrysorrhoea

Browntail moth

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

bearberry

Occasional2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Rare2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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