Worcester County

Ecosystem Overview

The Worcester County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Worcester County, Maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby South Gate Pond, Worcester County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Worcester County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. South Gate Pond

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Very Common98 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common61 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common42 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common38 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common32 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common28 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common27 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common27 obs.

Chaetophiloscia sicula

Common26 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common23 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common23 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional23 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional22 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional21 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional19 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional19 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional19 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare18 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Rare18 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare18 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Worcester County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

South Gate Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Snow Hill

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Pocomoke City

Importance: 0.34

63 species

+59% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.33

65 species

+54% vs. current

Isle Of Wight Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.33

58 species

+72% vs. current

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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 Worcester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Worcester County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

South Gate Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Snow Hill

Importance: 0.34

100 species

0% vs. current

Pocomoke City

Importance: 0.34

63 species

+59% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.33

65 species

+54% vs. current

Isle Of Wight Wildlife Management Area

Importance: 0.33

58 species

+72% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. South Gate Pond

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Very Common98 obs.

Equus caballus

Feral horse

Very Common61 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common42 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common38 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common32 obs.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Common28 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common27 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common27 obs.

Chaetophiloscia sicula

Common26 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Common23 obs.

Cladonia subtenuis

Dixie Reindeer Lichen

Common23 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional23 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional22 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional21 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Occasional19 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional19 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional19 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare18 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Rare18 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare18 obs.

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