Richardson's Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Richardson's Pond ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Calvert 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 Calvert County nearby has 89% more documented species, Richardson's Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 6 Calvert County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Calvert County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

floating pennywort

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Calvert County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-15% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Chesapeake Beach

Importance: 0.29

68 species

-84% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-89% 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 Calvert County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Calvert County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-89% vs. current

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

-15% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Chesapeake Beach

Importance: 0.29

68 species

-84% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

-89% 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

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Calvert County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Very Common3 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Acris crepitans

Eastern Cricket Frog

Very Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Lemna minor

common duckweed

Common1 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Hydrocotyle ranunculoides

floating pennywort

Common1 obs.

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