Aroostook County

Ecosystem Overview

The Aroostook County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Aroostook 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 Presque Isle, Aroostook County hosts 376% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Aroostook County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle

+376% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates septentrionalis

Mink Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx amata

Superb Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Potamogeton praelongus

long-stalked pondweed

Common3 obs.

Lanthus parvulus

Northern Pygmy Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Boyeria grafiana

Ocellated Darner

Rare2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Aroostook County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Presque Isle

Importance: 0.41

21 species

+376% vs. current

Houlton

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Caribou

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mars Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Deboullie Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madawaska

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Limestone

Importance: 0.33

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 Aroostook County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Aroostook County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Presque Isle

Importance: 0.41

21 species

+376% vs. current

Houlton

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Caribou

Importance: 0.39

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Portage Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mars Hill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Deboullie Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Madawaska

Importance: 0.34

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Limestone

Importance: 0.33

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Presque Isle

+376% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Alces alces

Eich

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates septentrionalis

Mink Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx amata

Superb Jewelwing

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Potamogeton praelongus

long-stalked pondweed

Common3 obs.

Lanthus parvulus

Northern Pygmy Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Euphydryas phaeton

Baltimore Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Boyeria grafiana

Ocellated Darner

Rare2 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.

Charidotella purpurata

Rare2 obs.

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