Westfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Westfield ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 1% more documented species, Westfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #159 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#159

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#159 of 710 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common47 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common3 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% 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

-1%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-1% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-1% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-1% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% 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

#159

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#159 of 710 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common47 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common3 obs.

Athyrium angustum

Northern Lady Fern

Common3 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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