Knox County

Ecosystem Overview

The Knox County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox 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 Rockland, Knox County hosts 203% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

+203% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common20 obs.

Impatiens glandulifera

Indian balsam

Very Common19 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common15 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common12 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Common12 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common10 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common9 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common9 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common9 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional8 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional8 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional7 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Occasional7 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare7 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Vinalhaven Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 Knox County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

+203% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Vinalhaven Island

Importance: 0.33

21 species

+376% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

+203% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Very Common20 obs.

Impatiens glandulifera

Indian balsam

Very Common19 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common15 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Common12 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Common12 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common10 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common9 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common9 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common9 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional8 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional8 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Occasional8 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Occasional7 obs.

Lobaria pulmonaria

Lungwort

Occasional7 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional7 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare7 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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