Charles County

Ecosystem Overview

The Charles County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Charles 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 Dorchester Lake, Charles County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Charles County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Dorchester Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional3 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Charles County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

La Plata

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indian Head

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Port Tobacco Village

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarville Pond

Importance: 0.20

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 Charles County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Charles County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

La Plata

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Indian Head

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Port Tobacco Village

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarville Pond

Importance: 0.20

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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Dorchester Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common6 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common5 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common4 obs.

Asimina triloba

Pawpaw

Common4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Common4 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common4 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional4 obs.

Coragyps atratus

Black Vulture

Occasional4 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional3 obs.

Verrucosa arenata

orb weavers

Occasional3 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare3 obs.

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