Riverdale Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Riverdale Park ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George's County nearby has 27% more documented species, Riverdale Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-9%

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

-27% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-27% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-23% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+92% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1725% 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

-9%

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

-27% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-27% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-27% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-23% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+92% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-27% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+1725% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 29 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common4 obs.

Magicicada septendecim

Decim Periodical Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional2 obs.

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Rare1 obs.

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