Skowhegan
Ecosystem Overview
The Skowhegan ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 86% more documented species, Skowhegan offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 13 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Melanoplus punctulatus
Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper
Parasteatoda tepidariorum
Common House Spider
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Sialia sialis
Eastern Bluebird
Retiboletus ornatipes
Grifola frondosa
Hen Of The Woods
Corylus cornuta
Beaked Hazelnut
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Euchaetes egle
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Oniscus asellus
common shiny woodlouse
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Persicaria sagittata
Arrowleaf Tearthumb
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Skowheganwithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.