Cheverly

Ecosystem Overview

The Cheverly ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, 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. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Very Common4 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional3 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Southern Arrow-Wood

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Rare2 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

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

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

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

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 29 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Passiflora incarnata

maypop

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia spinosa

prickly-ash

Very Common4 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Very Common4 obs.

Berkcurtia persicina

Very Common4 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional3 obs.

Amanita parcivolvata

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum dentatum

Southern Arrow-Wood

Occasional2 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Rare2 obs.

Sparassis spathulata

Rare2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare2 obs.

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