University Park

Ecosystem Overview

The University Park ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George's County nearby has 46% more documented species, University Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-46% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-46% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-46% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-43% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+42% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1250% 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 Prince George's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-46% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-46% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-46% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-43% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+42% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1250% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common2 obs.

Lucanus capreolus

Stag Beetle

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus pensylvanicus

American Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Occasional1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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