Allegany County

Ecosystem Overview

The Allegany County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegany 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 Frostburg, Allegany County hosts 30% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Allegany 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. Frostburg

+30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common11 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Very Common7 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common7 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common6 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common6 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional6 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare5 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allegany County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frostburg

Importance: 0.38

77 species

+30% vs. current

Sulphur Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Westernport

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Habeeb

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 Allegany County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allegany County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Frostburg

Importance: 0.38

77 species

+30% vs. current

Sulphur Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Westernport

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Habeeb

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. Frostburg

+30% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Very Common11 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common8 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Very Common7 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Very Common7 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common7 obs.

Sceloporus undulatus

Spear's Prairie Lizard [speari]

Common7 obs.

Armadillidium nasatum

Common6 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common6 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common6 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Common6 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional6 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional5 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional5 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional5 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare5 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare5 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare5 obs.

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