Charles County
Ecosystem Overview
The Charles County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in charles 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 Dorchester Lake, Charles County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 charles county County natural areas, placing it in the 80th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Liquidambar styraciflua
satin-walnut
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Baeolophus bicolor
tufted titmouse
Houstonia caerulea
Quaker-Ladies
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Hylocichla mustelina
Wood Thrush
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Malacosoma americana
Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Anaxyrus fowleri
fowler's toad
Verrucosa arenata
orb weavers
Arilus cristatus
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Libellula cyanea
Spangled Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Charles County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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