Portland
Ecosystem Overview
The Portland ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in cumberland county, maine, 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 Yarmouth, Portland hosts 144% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 25 cumberland county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Trifolium pratense
red clover
Buteogallus urubitinga
Great Black Hawk
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Mollugo verticillata
Common Carpetweed
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cumberland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Portland. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Portlandwithin Cumberland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.