The Horns Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The The Horns Pond ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Franklin County nearby has 93% more documented species, The Horns Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Eriocaulon aquaticum

seven-angled pipewort

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common1 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-93% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Wilton

Importance: 0.29

12 species

-42% 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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-93% vs. current

Stratton Brook Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+17% vs. current

Arnold Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Wilson Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Round Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+600% vs. current

Wilton

Importance: 0.29

12 species

-42% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Eriocaulon aquaticum

seven-angled pipewort

Very Common1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Very Common1 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Very Common1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common1 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common1 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common1 obs.

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