Sebascodegan Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Sebascodegan Island ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in cumberland county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Portland nearby has 78% more documented species, Sebascodegan Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 25 cumberland county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Strangalepta abbreviata
Lucidota atra
Black Firefly
Misumena vatia
Goldenrod Crab Spider
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Japanese shore crab
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Vicia cracca
Bird vetch
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Crosswort
Agapostemon virescens
Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cumberland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Sebascodegan Island. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Sebascodegan Islandwithin Cumberland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.