Tolland

Ecosystem Overview

The Tolland ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 41% more documented species, Tolland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #211 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common3 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Kuehneromyces marginellus

Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysops geminatus

Occasional1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Glaucomys volans

southern flying squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#211

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#211 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common4 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common3 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Common2 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Kuehneromyces marginellus

Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lambdina fiscellaria

Hemlock Looper Moth

Common1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Chrysops geminatus

Occasional1 obs.

Steatoda borealis

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Glaucomys volans

southern flying squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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