Upper Marlboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Marlboro ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in prince george's county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Prince George's County nearby has 62% more documented species, Upper Marlboro offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 prince george's county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Corydalis flavula
yellow fumewort
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Euptoieta claudia
Variegated Fritillary
Libytheana carinenta
American Snout
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Anthocharis midea
Falcate Orangetip
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Papilio troilus
Spicebush
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Ornithogalum umbellatum
Nap-At-Noon
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Rosa palustris
swamp rose
Cardamine hirsuta
hairy bitter-cress
Euphorbia lathyris
Moleplant
Scleranthus annuus
Annual Knawel
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Prince George's County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Marlboro. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (6 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Upper Marlborowithin Prince George's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.