Lower Range Seaplane Base

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Range Seaplane Base ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Androscoggin County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewiston nearby has 76% more documented species, Lower Range Seaplane Base offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Androscoggin County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewiston

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Androscoggin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

-76% vs. current

Androscoggin County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sabattus Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Auburn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Brettuns Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% 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 Androscoggin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Androscoggin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

-76% vs. current

Androscoggin County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-90% vs. current

Sabattus Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Auburn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Brettuns Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% 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

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewiston

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Very Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common1 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Archilochus colubris

Ruby-throated Hummingbird

Common1 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1 obs.

Setophaga caerulescens

Black-Throated Blue Warbler

Common1 obs.

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