Caroline County

Ecosystem Overview

The Caroline County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Caroline 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 Denton, Caroline County hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Caroline County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Denton

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common18 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common18 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common16 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common15 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common13 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common10 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common9 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional8 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional8 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional8 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ridgely

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.28

30 species

+233% 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 Caroline County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Caroline County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Denton

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ridgely

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Greensboro

Importance: 0.28

30 species

+233% 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. Denton

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Very Common18 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common18 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common16 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Very Common15 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Very Common13 obs.

Ladona deplanata

Blue Corporal

Common13 obs.

Argia tibialis

Blue-tipped Dancer

Common12 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common10 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common10 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common9 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Occasional9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional9 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional8 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Occasional8 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Occasional8 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Rare7 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Rare7 obs.

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