Calvert County

Ecosystem Overview

The Calvert County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Calvert 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 Todds Pond, Calvert County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Calvert 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. Todds Pond

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common40 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common38 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common35 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common33 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common32 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common32 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common29 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common28 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common25 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common24 obs.

Ligia exotica

Common24 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional23 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional23 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional23 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional21 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare21 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare21 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare21 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Richardson's Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chesapeake Beach

Importance: 0.29

68 species

+47% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% 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 Calvert County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Calvert County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Flag Pond

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Richardson's Pond

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+809% vs. current

Todds Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Chesapeake Beach

Importance: 0.29

68 species

+47% vs. current

North Beach

Importance: 0.27

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 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. Todds Pond

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common40 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Very Common38 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common35 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common33 obs.

Tipularia discolor

Very Common32 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common32 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common29 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common28 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common25 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common24 obs.

Ligia exotica

Common24 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional24 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional23 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional23 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional23 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional22 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional21 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare21 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare21 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare21 obs.

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