Baltimore

Ecosystem Overview

The Baltimore ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Maryland, 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 #4 for species diversity among 251 Maryland natural areas, placing it in the 98th 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 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 251 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common316 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common98 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common80 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common76 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common74 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common67 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common56 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common56 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common55 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common53 obs.

Solanum sarrachoides

Leafy-fruited Nightshade

Common52 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional49 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional47 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional46 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional46 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional45 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional44 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare44 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare43 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Rare42 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

+4% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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 Maryland.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

+4% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Baltimore County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 251 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common316 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common98 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Very Common80 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common76 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common74 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Common67 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common56 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common56 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common55 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common53 obs.

Solanum sarrachoides

Leafy-fruited Nightshade

Common52 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional49 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional47 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional46 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional46 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional45 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional44 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Rare44 obs.

Euphorbia prostrata

prostrate sandmat

Rare43 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Rare42 obs.

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