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Diamond Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Diamond Pond ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in sussex county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lewes nearby has 74% more documented species, Diamond Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 43 sussex county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#14
Regional Rank
Out of 43 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#14 of 43 locations
67th percentile for diversity
vs. Lewes
-74% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common23 obs.
Erythemis simplicicollis

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common7 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.
Perithemis tenera

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Very Common2 obs.
Papilio glaucus

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common2 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.
Celithemis eponina

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Common1 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.
Kinosternon baurii

Kinosternon baurii

Striped Mud Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.
Polioptila caerulea

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Occasional1 obs.
Piranga rubra

Piranga rubra

Summer Tanager

Occasional1 obs.
Enallagma geminatum

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Occasional1 obs.
Enallagma signatum

Enallagma signatum

Orange Bluet

Rare1 obs.
Argia apicalis

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Rare1 obs.
Argia fumipennis

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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