Takoma Park
Ecosystem Overview
The Takoma Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 36 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Bombus griseocollis
Brown-belted Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Toxomerus geminatus
Eastern Calligrapher
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Pieris rapae
small white
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Sibovia occatoria
Philoscia muscorum
common striped woodlouse
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Lon zabulon
Zabulon Skipper
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Toxomerus marginatus
Syrphid Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Takoma Park. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Takoma Parkwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.