Annapolis

Ecosystem Overview

The Annapolis ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Anne Arundel 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 #1 for species diversity among 12 Anne Arundel County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anne Arundel County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Cylindroiulus punctatus

blunt-tailed millipede

Common3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare2 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anne Arundel County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Anne Arundel County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

South River

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Severn River

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Fishing Creek

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Soldier Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Whitehall River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Back Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Magothy River

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% 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 Anne Arundel County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Anne Arundel County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Anne Arundel County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

South River

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Severn River

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Fishing Creek

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Soldier Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Whitehall River

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Back Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Magothy River

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 12 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Anne Arundel County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common4 obs.

Cylindroiulus punctatus

blunt-tailed millipede

Common3 obs.

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Occasional2 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional2 obs.

Eacles imperialis

Imperial Moth

Rare2 obs.

Darapsa myron

Hog Sphinx

Rare2 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Rare2 obs.

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