Waldo County

Ecosystem Overview

The Waldo County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Waldo 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 Belfast, Waldo County hosts 150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Waldo County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

+150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Zinnia elegans

elegant zinnia

Very Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common5 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common4 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common4 obs.

Ambystoma laterale

Blue-spotted Salamander

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional3 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare3 obs.

Misumena vatia

Goldenrod Crab Spider

Rare3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

+150% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+400% vs. current

Searsport

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.29

49 species

+104% 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 Waldo County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Waldo County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Belfast

Importance: 0.38

40 species

+150% vs. current

St George Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Knight Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Unity Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Islesboro Island

Importance: 0.33

20 species

+400% vs. current

Searsport

Importance: 0.32

26 species

+285% vs. current

Unity

Importance: 0.29

49 species

+104% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Belfast

+150% species diversity

small white

Rare3 obs.

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