Maine

Ecosystem Overview

The Maine ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Maine, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 266 Maine natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 266 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common232 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common225 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common222 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common221 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common201 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Common188 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common155 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common152 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common142 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common141 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common138 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional134 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Occasional133 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional132 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional131 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional128 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional126 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare123 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare122 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Rare121 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+96% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% 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 Maine.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+37%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maine

Nearby Natural Areas

Portland

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Bangor

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Augusta

Importance: 0.46

51 species

+96% vs. current

Lewiston

Importance: 0.44

42 species

+138% vs. current

Bath

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Kittery

Importance: 0.43

96 species

+4% vs. current

Yarmouth

Importance: 0.43

41 species

+144% vs. current

Biddeford

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% 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 266 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 266 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Portland

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common232 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common225 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common222 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common221 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common201 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Common188 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common155 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common152 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common142 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common141 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common138 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional134 obs.

Cepphus grylle

Black Guillemot

Occasional133 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional132 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional131 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional128 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional126 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare123 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Rare122 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Rare121 obs.

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