Poolesville

Ecosystem Overview

The Poolesville ecosystem supports 5 documented wildlife species across 5 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 95% more documented species, Poolesville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 36 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 36 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-95% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-95% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-95% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-95% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

-17% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-90% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-85% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-81% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-92%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-95% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-95% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-95% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-95% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

-17% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-90% vs. current

Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-85% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

-81% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common1 species

Occasional2 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 36 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-95% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 5 total documented species.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common1 obs.

Broussonetia papyrifera

Paper mulberry

Very Common1 obs.

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