Kennebunk
Ecosystem Overview
The Kennebunk ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in york 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. Compared to nearby Kittery, Kennebunk hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Lysimachia borealis
Maystar
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Comptonia peregrina
Fern-Gale
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Carex lucorum
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Crosswort
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Spiraea alba
Meadowsweet
Vaccinium angustifolium
Sweet Lowbush Blueberry
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Ionactis linariifolia
flax-leaf aster
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Efferia aestuans
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Regional Wildlife Network
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