Wells
Ecosystem Overview
The Wells ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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, Wells hosts 4% more species diversity. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 33 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Viburnum lantanoides
Moosewood
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
Aralia nudicaulis
Shotbush
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
bearberry
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Amauropelta noveboracensis
New York fern
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Clintonia borealis
Bluebead Lily
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
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Regional Wildlife Network
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