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St. Michaels

Ecosystem Overview

The St. Michaels ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in talbot 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 Talbot County nearby has 89% more documented species, St. Michaels offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 6 talbot county County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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
#4
Regional Rank
Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#4 of 6 locations
33th percentile for diversity
vs. Talbot County
-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Murgantia histrionica

Murgantia histrionica

Very Common2 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common1 obs.
Pselliopus barberi

Pselliopus barberi

Very Common1 obs.
Arilus cristatus

Arilus cristatus

Very Common1 obs.
Cladonia peziziformis

Cladonia peziziformis

Turban Lichen

Very Common1 obs.
Tenodera angustipennis

Tenodera angustipennis

Common1 obs.
Physella acuta

Physella acuta

Tadpole Snail

Common1 obs.
Tipularia discolor

Tipularia discolor

Common1 obs.
Lepidium didymum

Lepidium didymum

Lesser swinecress

Common1 obs.
Butorides virescens

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common1 obs.
Chrysaora chesapeakei

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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