Garrett County

Ecosystem Overview

The Garrett County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Garrett 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 ASCI Whitewater Course, Garrett County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Garrett County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. ASCI Whitewater Course

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common69 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common43 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Very Common43 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common39 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Very Common32 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Common28 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common27 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common26 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Common23 obs.

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Common23 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Common22 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional22 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Occasional21 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional19 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Occasional19 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional19 obs.

Renia factiosalis

Sociable Renia Moth

Occasional17 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare17 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare17 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Rare17 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Deep Creek Lake

Importance: 0.34

27 species

+270% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

New Germany Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Garrett County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Garrett County County, Maryland

Nearby Natural Areas

Asci Whitewater Course

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Oakland

Importance: 0.34

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Deep Creek Lake

Importance: 0.34

27 species

+270% vs. current

Grantsville

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mountain Lake Park

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Friendsville

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Herrington Manor Recreation Area Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

9 species

+1011% vs. current

New Germany Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. ASCI Whitewater Course

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common69 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common43 obs.

Crambus agitatellus

Double-Banded Grass-Veneer

Very Common43 obs.

Hypena scabra

Green Cloverworm Moth

Very Common39 obs.

Orthonama obstipata

Gem Moth

Very Common32 obs.

Desmognathus monticola

Seal Salamander

Common28 obs.

Hypagyrtis unipunctata

One-Spotted Variant Moth

Common27 obs.

Costaconvexa centrostrigaria

Traveller

Common26 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Common23 obs.

Chrysoteuchia topiarius

Common23 obs.

Pyrausta acrionalis

Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth

Common22 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional22 obs.

Xanthorhoe ferrugata

Dark-Barred Twin-Spot Carpet

Occasional21 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional19 obs.

Drepana arcuata

Masked Birch Caterpillar

Occasional19 obs.

Lacinipolia renigera

Kidney-Spotted Minor

Occasional19 obs.

Renia factiosalis

Sociable Renia Moth

Occasional17 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare17 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare17 obs.

Ochropleura implecta

Flame-Shouldered Dart Moth

Rare17 obs.

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