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Searsport

Ecosystem Overview

The Searsport ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in waldo county, maine, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Belfast nearby has 35% more documented species, Searsport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 8 waldo county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

26
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
14
Common Species
Frequently observed species
12
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 8 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Belfast
-35% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Pilosella aurantiaca

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Very Common2 obs.
Picea glauca

Picea glauca

Porsild Spruce

Very Common2 obs.
Eremnophila aureonotata

Eremnophila aureonotata

Gold-Marked Thread-Waisted Wasp

Very Common1 obs.
Melanoplus bivittatus

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Very Common1 obs.
Halysidota tessellaris

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Littorina littorea

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common1 obs.
Catathelasma ventricosum

Catathelasma ventricosum

Common1 obs.
Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.
Quercus rubra

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common1 obs.
Prunus virginiana

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Common1 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional1 obs.
Morella pensylvanica

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional1 obs.
Fraxinus americana

Fraxinus americana

American Ash

Occasional1 obs.
Lythrum salicaria

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.
Plantago maritima

Plantago maritima

sea plantain

Occasional1 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional1 obs.
Acer spicatum

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Rare1 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare1 obs.
Stictoleptura canadensis

Stictoleptura canadensis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Searsportwithin Waldo County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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