Anson
Ecosystem Overview
The Anson ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Skowhegan, Anson hosts 143% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 13 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Hyalophora cecropia
Cecropia Silkmoth
Enoplognatha ovata
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Lilioceris lilii
Lily Leaf Beetle
Clostera albosigma
Sigmoid Prominent
Dryocampa rubicunda
Rosy Maple Moth
Automeris io
Io Moth
Papilio polyxenes
American Swallowtail
Pisaurina mira
American Nursery Web Spider
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Lithobates palustris
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Bombycilla cedrorum
cedar waxwing
Seiurus aurocapilla
Ovenbird
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Lysimachia punctata
Large yellow loosestrife
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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