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Thurmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Thurmont ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 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 86% more documented species, Thurmont offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 frederick county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

14
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
14
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
8
Common Species
Frequently observed species
6
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#12
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#12 of 29 locations
59th percentile for diversity
vs. Frederick
-86% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Pimephales notatus

Pimephales notatus

Bluntnose minnow

Very Common1 obs.
Glechoma hederacea

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common1 obs.
Rubus phoenicolasius

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common1 obs.
Halyomorpha halys

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Very Common1 obs.
Anania funebris

Anania funebris

White-spotted Sable

Common1 obs.
Oncorhynchus mykiss

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Common1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Common1 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common1 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common1 obs.
Salmo trutta

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional1 obs.
Hedera helix

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional1 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Thurmontwithin Frederick County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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