Oxford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Oxford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Oxford 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 Rumford, Oxford County hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Oxford County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Rumford

+144% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common53 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Very Common51 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common32 obs.

Cladara limitaria

Mottled Gray Carpet Moth

Very Common31 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common31 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

Common28 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common28 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common23 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common23 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional21 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional21 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional20 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional20 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Occasional20 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional20 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Rare19 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare19 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oxford County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rumford

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Newry

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Speck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pennesseewassee Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pond In The River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aziscohos Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pennesseewassee Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Canton Lake

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 Oxford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+733%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Oxford County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rumford

Importance: 0.35

41 species

+144% vs. current

Newry

Importance: 0.35

44 species

+127% vs. current

Speck Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pennesseewassee Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Pond In The River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Aziscohos Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Pennesseewassee Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Canton Lake

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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Rumford

+144% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common53 obs.

Cyclophora pendulinaria

Sweet Fern Geometer

Very Common51 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Eutrapela clemataria

Curved-Toothed Geometer

Very Common32 obs.

Cladara limitaria

Mottled Gray Carpet Moth

Very Common31 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common31 obs.

Nepytia canosaria

Common28 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common28 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common23 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common23 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Common21 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional21 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional21 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional20 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional20 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Occasional20 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional20 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Rare19 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare19 obs.

Phyllodesma americana

American Lappet Moth

Rare18 obs.

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