Potomac River Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Potomac River ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Evansville nearby has 42% more documented species, Potomac River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

vs. Evansville

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common12 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Hibiscus laevis

scarlet rose-mallow

Very Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Leucospora multifida

obe-wan-conobea

Very Common2 obs.

Gelastocoris oculatus

toad bug

Common2 obs.

Hetaerina americana

American Rubyspot

Common2 obs.

Conoclinium coelestinum

blue mistflower

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common2 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common2 obs.

Eclipta prostrata

False daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Rare1 obs.

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