Sanford

Ecosystem Overview

The Sanford ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittery nearby has 33% more documented species, Sanford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 33 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 33 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Salix atrocinerea

Rusty Willow

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris cristata

crested buckler-fern

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-33% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-36% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+276% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% 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 York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-28%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

-33% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kennebunk

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-36% vs. current

Saco

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-36% vs. current

York

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% vs. current

Kennebunkport

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+276% vs. current

Wells

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-36% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 33 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittery

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Very Common4 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Equisetum sylvaticum

wood horsetail

Common3 obs.

Doellingeria umbellata

Parasol Whitetop

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Salix atrocinerea

Rusty Willow

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis saurita

Eastern Ribbon Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris cristata

crested buckler-fern

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare2 obs.

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