Androscoggin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Androscoggin County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Androscoggin County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lewiston, Androscoggin County hosts 138% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Androscoggin County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewiston

+138% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional3 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Androscoggin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Lower Range Seaplane Base

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sabattus Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Auburn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brettuns Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Androscoggin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Lower Range Seaplane Base

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Sabattus Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Auburn

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Brettuns Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewiston

+138% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common12 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common8 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Carex comosa

Longhair Sedge

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional3 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

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