Bangor
Ecosystem Overview
The Bangor ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in penobscot 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 penobscot county County natural areas, placing it in the 79th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Clintonia borealis
Bluebead Lily
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Acer rubrum
Maple
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Polygaloides paucifolia
fringed polygala
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Abies balsamea
Eastern Fir
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
Polites mystic
Long Dash
Libellula pulchella
Twelve-spotted Skimmer
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Penobscot County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bangor. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bangorwithin Penobscot County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.