Lake Artemesia

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Artemesia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Prince George's County, Maryland, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 29 Prince George's County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common66 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common48 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common47 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common47 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common45 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common38 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common36 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common31 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common30 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common24 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional23 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional20 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional17 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional13 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional12 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare11 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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 Prince George's County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+25%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Prince George's County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Laurel

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bowie

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenbelt

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hyattsville

Importance: 0.40

95 species

+5% vs. current

Upper Marlboro

Importance: 0.40

38 species

+163% vs. current

Bladensburg

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Cheverly

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 29 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Prince George's County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Very Common66 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common51 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common48 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common47 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common47 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common45 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Common38 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Common36 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Common31 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common30 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common24 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional23 obs.

Aythya valisineria

Canvasback

Occasional20 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Occasional17 obs.

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Occasional16 obs.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Occasional13 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional12 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Rare11 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Rare10 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Rare9 obs.

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