Patapsco River

Ecosystem Overview

The Patapsco River ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Maryland, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Maryland nearby has 50% more documented species, Patapsco River offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #59 for species diversity among 251 Maryland natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 251 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Menidia menidia

Atlantic silverside

Very Common12 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Very Common10 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common8 obs.

Fundulus majalis

Striped killifish

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common4 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Common3 obs.

Leiostomus xanthurus

Spot Croaker

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson's Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Ischadium recurvum

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-50% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-50% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-48% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-50% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-50% 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 Maryland.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Maryland

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-50% vs. current

Baltimore

Importance: 0.66

100 species

-50% vs. current

Annapolis

Importance: 0.56

100 species

-50% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Prince George's County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Hagerstown

Importance: 0.46

96 species

-48% vs. current

Rockville

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-50% vs. current

Frederick

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-50% 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 251 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 251 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Maryland

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Menidia menidia

Atlantic silverside

Very Common12 obs.

Morone americana

White perch

Very Common10 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common8 obs.

Fundulus majalis

Striped killifish

Very Common8 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common4 obs.

Podiceps auritus

horned grebe

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Rhithropanopeus harrisii

white-tipped mud crab

Common3 obs.

Leiostomus xanthurus

Spot Croaker

Common2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina caerulea

Blue Grosbeak

Occasional2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson's Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Ischadium recurvum

Rare1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Rare1 obs.

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