St. Michaels

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Michaels ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Talbot County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Talbot County nearby has 89% more documented species, St. Michaels offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 Talbot County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Pselliopus barberi

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Turban Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Tenodera angustipennis

Common1 obs.

Physella acuta

Tadpole Snail

Common1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

-31% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+450% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

-45% 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 Talbot County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-61%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Talbot County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Talbot County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-89% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.40

16 species

-31% vs. current

Tred Avon River

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+267% vs. current

Oxford

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+450% vs. current

Poplar Island

Importance: 0.12

20 species

-45% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 6 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Talbot County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.

Pselliopus barberi

Very Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.

Cladonia peziziformis

Turban Lichen

Very Common1 obs.

Tenodera angustipennis

Common1 obs.

Physella acuta

Tadpole Snail

Common1 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Common1 obs.

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Common1 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Common1 obs.

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