Dover

Ecosystem Overview

The Dover ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Strafford County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Durham nearby has 30% more documented species, Dover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 14 Strafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Pselliopus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-30% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+11% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+338% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.34

30 species

+133% 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 Strafford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-30% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

+11% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+338% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-30% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+3400% vs. current

Barrington

Importance: 0.34

30 species

+133% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 14 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Durham

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Alosa pseudoharengus

Corned Alewives

Very Common2 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Very Common2 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Very Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Pselliopus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Palthis angulalis

Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional1 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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