Westbrook
Ecosystem Overview
The Westbrook ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in cumberland county, maine, 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 Portland nearby has 73% more documented species, Westbrook offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 25 cumberland county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Eremnophila aureonotata
Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp
Arigomphus villosipes
Unicorn Clubtail
Laphria flavicollis
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Carex lurida
Shallow Sedge
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Senecio vulgaris
groundsel
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Chauliodes pectinicornis
Summer Fishfly
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cumberland County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Westbrook. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Westbrookwithin Cumberland County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.