Princess Anne

Ecosystem Overview

The Princess Anne ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nanticoke River nearby has 67% more documented species, Princess Anne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #99 for species diversity among 100 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 1th 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

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-67% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common3 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common1.31 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Porcelain Vine

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common0.84 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.52 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.43 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.13 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.09 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Rare0.09 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.09 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.08 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-67% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-66% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-65% vs. current

Janes Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-65% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-30% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-7% 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

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-67% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-66% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-67% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-65% vs. current

Janes Island State Park

Importance: 0.70

74 species

-65% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.70

37 species

-30% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

-7% 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

#99

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#99 of 100 locations

1th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-67% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Melissa officinalis

Balm

Very Common3 obs.

Actias luna

Luna Moth

Very Common1.31 obs.

Campsis radicans

Trumpetvine

Very Common1 obs.

Lespedeza cuneata

Sericea Lespedeza

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium dissectum

Cutleaf Geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Porcelain Vine

Common1 obs.

Acalypha virginica

Wax Balls

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper Mulberry

Common1 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Common1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common0.84 obs.

Cosmos bipinnatus

Cosmos

Occasional0.76 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Ragweed

Occasional0.76 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

Boar Thistle

Occasional0.52 obs.

Sonchus asper

Sow Thistle

Occasional0.43 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional0.13 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional0.09 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird

Rare0.09 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Rare0.09 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Catbrier

Rare0.08 obs.

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