Edgewood

Ecosystem Overview

The Edgewood ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in District of Columbia, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While District of Columbia nearby has 15% more documented species, Edgewood offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 111 District of Columbia natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 111 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common3 obs.

Blatta orientalis

common cockroach, oriental cockroach

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Rare2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-15% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-15% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+844% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+227% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

-1% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-15% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1114% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-15% 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 District of Columbia.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in District of Columbia

Nearby Natural Areas

District Of Columbia

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-15% vs. current

Georgetown

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-15% vs. current

Anacostia

in Washington

Importance: 0.37

9 species

+844% vs. current

Tidal Basin

Importance: 0.36

26 species

+227% vs. current

Kingman Lake

Importance: 0.36

86 species

-1% vs. current

Theodore-roosevelt-insel

in Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-15% vs. current

McMillan Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1114% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-15% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 111 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 111 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. District of Columbia

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common9 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common6 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Common3 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common3 obs.

Blatta orientalis

common cockroach, oriental cockroach

Common2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Common2 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Shepherd's purse

Occasional2 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional2 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Rare2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare2 obs.

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