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Cannon Bluff

Ecosystem Overview

The Cannon Bluff ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in frederick county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Frederick nearby has 89% more documented species, Cannon Bluff offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 29 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#13
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#13 of 29 locations
55th percentile for diversity
vs. Frederick
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Very Common2 obs.
Cercis canadensis

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Very Common2 obs.
Misumessus oblongus

Misumessus oblongus

Very Common2 obs.
Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Very Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.
Lamium amplexicaule

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Common1 obs.
Vicia sativa

Vicia sativa

Garden vetch

Common1 obs.
Phidippus audax

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common1 obs.
Viola sororia

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Common1 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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