Stratham

Ecosystem Overview

The Stratham ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Portsmouth nearby has 63% more documented species, Stratham offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 50 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 50 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

-63% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

Common1 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Rare1 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-63% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

-58% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-70% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

-20% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

-61% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1900% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-63% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

-58% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+1900% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-70% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

-20% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-80% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

-61% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1900% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 50 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Estigmene acrea

Saltmarsh Caterpillar

Common1 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common1 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Common1 obs.

Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

Common1 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional1 obs.

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Occasional1 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional1 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Typha angustifolia

lesser bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare1 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Rare1 obs.

Anas crecca

teal, common teal

Rare1 obs.

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