Cecil County
Ecosystem Overview
The Cecil County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in cecil county, maryland, 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 Port Deposit, Cecil County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 cecil county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Enallagma durum
Big Bluet
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Boisea trivittata
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Erynnis juvenalis
Juvenal'S Duskywing
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Polites themistocles
Tawny-Edged Skipper
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cecil County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Cecil Countywithin Cecil County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.