Upper Marlboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Marlboro ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's 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 Prince George's County nearby has 62% more documented species, Upper Marlboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-62% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Rare1 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Annual Knawel

Rare1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-62% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-62% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-60% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-62% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+850% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-62% 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 Prince George's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-62% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-62% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-62% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

-60% vs. current

Lake Artemesia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-62% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+850% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-62% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional11 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

-62% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Corydalis flavula

yellow fumewort

Very Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Very Common1 obs.

Libytheana carinenta

American Snout

Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Anthocharis midea

Falcate Orangetip

Common1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa palustris

swamp rose

Occasional1 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Rare1 obs.

Scleranthus annuus

Annual Knawel

Rare1 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Rare1 obs.

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