Southport
Ecosystem Overview
The Southport ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in lincoln county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wiscasset, Southport hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 19 lincoln 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 47 total documented species.
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Vicia cracca
Bird vetch
Euproctis chrysorrhoea
Browntail moth
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Oniscus asellus
common shiny woodlouse
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Apamea amputatrix
Yellowheaded Cutworm
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Leucobryum glaucum
Large White-moss
Cladonia stellaris
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Bombus ternarius
Tricolored Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lincoln County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Southport. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Southportwithin Lincoln County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.