Janes Island State Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Janes Island State Park ecosystem supports 74 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nanticoke River nearby has 7% more documented species, Janes Island State Park offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 100 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common3.78 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common3.07 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Very Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Very Common2.16 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

Sea Pill Bug

Very Common2.12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2.06 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Common1.98 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.87 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1.68 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Pillbug

Common1.26 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1.24 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional1.21 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Occasional1.17 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Occasional1.09 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional1.09 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Pond Bird

Occasional1.07 obs.

Cyrtopleura costata

Angelwing

Occasional1.04 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Rynchops niger

Black Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-4% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+100% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+164% vs. current

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+185% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Nanticoke River

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-7% vs. current

Somerset County

Importance: 0.80

77 species

-4% vs. current

Glenn Martin National Wildlife Refuge

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Fairmount Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

80 species

-7% vs. current

Deal Island Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.70

75 species

-1% vs. current

Crisfield

Importance: 0.70

37 species

+100% vs. current

Chesapeake Forest - E. MacE Smith Complex

Importance: 0.70

28 species

+164% vs. current

Princess Anne

Importance: 0.70

26 species

+185% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 74 total documented species.

Rosa rugosa

Rugosa Rose

Very Common3.78 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common3.07 obs.

Sterna forsteri

Foster'S Tern

Very Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Davy

Very Common2.16 obs.

Sphaeroma quadridentatum

Sea Pill Bug

Very Common2.12 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common2.06 obs.

Ammospiza maritima

Seaside Sparrow

Common1.98 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common1.87 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird

Common1.68 obs.

Armadilloniscus ellipticus

Pillbug

Common1.26 obs.

Tyrannus tyrannus

Eastern Kingbird

Common1.24 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Baccharis

Occasional1.21 obs.

Pelecanus occidentalis

Pelican

Occasional1.17 obs.

Littoraria irrorata

Occasional1.09 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-Billed Gull

Occasional1.09 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Pond Bird

Occasional1.07 obs.

Cyrtopleura costata

Angelwing

Occasional1.04 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Rynchops niger

Black Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 100 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common23 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 100 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Nanticoke River

-7% species diversity