Vinalhaven Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Vinalhaven Island ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Knox County, Maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Rockland nearby has 36% more documented species, Vinalhaven Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 Knox County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

-36% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus assimilis

Very Common1 obs.

Polydrusus cervinus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Smith'S Dart

Rare1 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

-36% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Knox County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-79% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+11% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+600% 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 Knox County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Knox County County, Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Rockland

Importance: 0.40

33 species

-36% vs. current

Camden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Knox County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-79% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Alford Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+950% vs. current

Isle Au Haut

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-79% vs. current

North Haven Island

Importance: 0.33

19 species

+11% vs. current

Clark Island

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+600% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 9 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Rockland

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common5 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Trichiotinus assimilis

Very Common1 obs.

Polydrusus cervinus

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Smith'S Dart

Rare1 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Rare1 obs.

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