Piney Run Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Piney Run Reservoir ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, Maryland, 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 Carroll County nearby has 91% more documented species, Piney Run Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Documented wildlife species

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Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-91% species diversity

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Northern Water Snake

Common1 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Westminster

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+80% vs. current

Taneytown

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-91% vs. current

Sykesville

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+125% vs. current

Union Bridge

Importance: 0.30

34 species

-74% vs. current

Westminster Community Pond

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+350% 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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Carroll County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Carroll County

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-91% vs. current

Westminster

Importance: 0.41

5 species

+80% vs. current

Taneytown

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-91% vs. current

Sykesville

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+125% vs. current

Union Bridge

Importance: 0.30

34 species

-74% vs. current

Westminster Community Pond

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+350% 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

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Carroll County

-91% species diversity

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