Chesapeake And Ohio Canal

Ecosystem Overview

The Chesapeake And Ohio Canal ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Montgomery County nearby has 66% more documented species, Chesapeake And Ohio Canal offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 36 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 36 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-66% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-66% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+580% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+467% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-31% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+26% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-66% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-66% vs. current

Gaithersburg

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-66% vs. current

Takoma Park

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-66% vs. current

Poolesville

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+580% vs. current

Kensington

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+467% vs. current

Study Pond

Importance: 0.35

49 species

-31% vs. current

Lake Needwood

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+26% 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 36 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 36 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Montgomery County

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common5 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common2 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Very Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional1 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Rare1 obs.

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood

Rare1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Rare1 obs.

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