Laconia

Ecosystem Overview

The Laconia ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Gilford, Laconia hosts 1% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Gilford

+1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common9 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Philanthus gibbosus

Humped Beewolf

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

+1% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+14% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+33% 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 Belknap County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

+1% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+14% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+33% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 19 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Gilford

+1% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common13 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common9 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Very Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common3 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Occasional3 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional3 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Philanthus gibbosus

Humped Beewolf

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare2 obs.

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