Crisfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Crisfield ecosystem supports 37 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nanticoke River nearby has 54% more documented species, Crisfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 100 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-54% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1.97 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Pillbug

Very Common1.2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.97 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common0.97 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common0.96 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

Sea Pill Bug

Common0.8 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Common0.62 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.6 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common0.57 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Common0.57 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional0.49 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional0.49 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Occasional0.48 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.48 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.47 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Occasional0.32 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.32 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare0.31 obs.

Iva frutescens

Marsh-Elder

Rare0.31 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-54% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-52% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-51% vs. current

Janes Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-50% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+32% vs. current

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+42% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-54% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-52% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-54% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-51% vs. current

Janes Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-50% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+32% vs. current

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+42% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 37 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common4 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1.97 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Pillbug

Very Common1.2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common0.97 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Very Common0.97 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Common0.96 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

Sea Pill Bug

Common0.8 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

Fox

Common0.62 obs.

Passiflora incarnata

Maypop

Common0.6 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Common0.57 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Common0.57 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional0.49 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Occasional0.49 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm

Occasional0.48 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

Fowler'S Toad

Occasional0.48 obs.

Taxodium distichum

Bald Cypress

Occasional0.47 obs.

Fundulus heteroclitus

Killifish

Occasional0.32 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

Osprey

Rare0.32 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Rare0.31 obs.

Iva frutescens

Marsh-Elder

Rare0.31 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#40

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#40 of 100 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-54% species diversity