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St. John's Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The St. John's Pond ecosystem supports 6 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in saint mary's county, maryland, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Saint Mary's County nearby has 94% more documented species, St. John's Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 5 saint mary's county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

6
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
6
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
4
Common Species
Frequently observed species
2
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common2 species
Occasional1 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 5 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. Saint Mary's County
-94% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 6 total documented species.

Armases cinereum

Armases cinereum

squareback marsh crab

Very Common1 obs.
Lontra canadensis

Lontra canadensis

River Otter

Very Common1 obs.
Aythya affinis

Aythya affinis

Lesser Scaup

Very Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Very Common1 obs.
Ondatra zibethicus

Ondatra zibethicus

Muskrat

Very Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement St. John's Pondwithin Saint Mary's County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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