Tyngsborough

Ecosystem Overview

The Tyngsborough ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 86 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 4% more documented species, Tyngsborough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #164 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#164

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#164 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Amanita bisporigera

Eastern North American Destroying Angel

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

False Chanterelle

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Hemadas nubilipennis

Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

#164

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#164 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Amanita bisporigera

Eastern North American Destroying Angel

Very Common3 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca

False Chanterelle

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Amanita citrina

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Occasional2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare2 obs.

Hemadas nubilipennis

Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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