Waterville
Ecosystem Overview
The Waterville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in kennebec 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 Hallowell, Waterville hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 12 kennebec county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Neriene radiata
Filmy Dome Spider
Chelone glabra
turtlehead
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Browntail moth
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Monarda fistulosa
Wild Bergamot
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Dermestes lardarius
Larder Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Kennebec County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Waterville. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Watervillewithin Kennebec County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.