Aroostook County Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Aroostook County ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Aroostook County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Rivière Saint-Jean / Saint John River, Aroostook County hosts 900% more species diversity.

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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rivière Saint-Jean / Saint John River

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Silene vulgaris

Cowbell

Very Common16 obs.

Tussilago farfara

Clayweed

Very Common11 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Bunchberry

Very Common11 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Treacle-Berry

Very Common11 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Very Common9 obs.

Euthamia graminifolia

Flat Goldentop

Common7 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common7 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead

Common6 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Common6 obs.

Alces alces

Elk

Common6 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

Disc Mayweed

Common6 obs.

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac

Occasional5 obs.

Dasiphora fruticosa

Widdy

Occasional5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

Dulcamara

Occasional5 obs.

Monarda didyma

Beebalm

Occasional5 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

Helleborine

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare4 obs.

Sorbus aucuparia

Rowan

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates septentrionalis

Mink Frog

Rare4 obs.

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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 Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Rivière Saint-Jean / Saint John River

+900% species diversity

Mink Frog

Rare4 obs.

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