Wicomico County

Ecosystem Overview

The Wicomico County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Wicomico 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 Duck Pond, Wicomico County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Wicomico County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Duck Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common35 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common7 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Common5 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional4 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wicomico County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Salisbury

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Schumaker Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sharptown

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 Wicomico County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Wicomico County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Salisbury

Importance: 0.35

30 species

+233% vs. current

Schumaker Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Sharptown

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Duck Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common35 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common8 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common7 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Common5 obs.

Chauliognathus marginatus

Common5 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common4 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Common4 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Occasional4 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional4 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional4 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Occasional4 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare3 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare3 obs.

Dynastes tityus

Rare3 obs.

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