Somerset County

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset 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 Skowhegan, Somerset County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 13 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Skowhegan

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common14 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Very Common10 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common10 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common6 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common6 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Occasional5 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional5 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional4 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Skowhegan

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+614% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.32

30 species

+233% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

+56% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Skowhegan

Importance: 0.40

14 species

+614% vs. current

Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Wesserunsett (hayden) Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Fahi Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Little Brassua Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Middle Island

in Fairfield

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Fairfield

Importance: 0.32

30 species

+233% vs. current

Madison

Importance: 0.32

64 species

+56% 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 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 13 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Skowhegan

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common14 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Very Common10 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common10 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common9 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Vaccinium vitis-idaea

cowberry

Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common7 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common6 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common6 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Occasional5 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional5 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional4 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare4 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare4 obs.

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