Fairfield
Ecosystem Overview
The Fairfield ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Skowhegan, Fairfield hosts 114% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 13 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 69th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Dermestes lardarius
Larder Beetle
Monochamus notatus
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Halysidota tessellaris
Pale Tiger Moth
Lophocampa maculata
Clostera strigosa
Datana ministra
Yellownecked Caterpillar
Pelocoris femoratus
Pimephales promelas
fathead minnow
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Blarina brevicauda
Grande Musaraigne
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Crosswort
Lysimachia ciliata
Fringed Loosestrife
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Fairfieldwithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.