Brimfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Brimfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #134 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#134

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#134 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common17 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common12 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common11 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common11 obs.

Aralia hispida

Bristly Spikenard

Very Common10 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common10 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common9 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common9 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common9 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common9 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Common8 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Occasional8 obs.

Clematis virginiana

Virgin'S Bower

Occasional8 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional8 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Occasional8 obs.

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Occasional7 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare7 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#134

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#134 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare7 obs.

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