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Williamsport

Ecosystem Overview

The Williamsport ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in washington 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 Hagerstown nearby has 92% more documented species, Williamsport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 13 washington county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

8
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
8
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
3
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 13 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional2 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 13 locations
46th percentile for diversity
vs. Hagerstown
-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Pseudemys rubriventris

Pseudemys rubriventris

Eastern Redbelly Turtle

Very Common6 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Baeolophus bicolor

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Washington County

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Regional Wildlife Network

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

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