Boothbay

Ecosystem Overview

The Boothbay ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Lincoln 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 Wiscasset, Boothbay hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 19 Lincoln County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common19 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common6 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Lincoln County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lincoln County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Wiscasset

Importance: 0.37

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Ice Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Damariscotta Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Biscay Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Dyer Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Little Dyer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sheepscot River

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 19 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wiscasset

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common19 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common14 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common10 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common6 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common4 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Occasional3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional3 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga virens

Black-Throated Green Warbler

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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