Stow

Ecosystem Overview

The Stow ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #122 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#122

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#122 of 710 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common38 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common37 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common28 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common22 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common19 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common19 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common18 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common18 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common17 obs.

Protoboarmia porcelaria

Porcelain Gray

Common16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common15 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional14 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional14 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Occasional13 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional13 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

#122

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#122 of 710 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common38 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common37 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common28 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common22 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common19 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common19 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common18 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common18 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common17 obs.

Protoboarmia porcelaria

Porcelain Gray

Common16 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common15 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional14 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional14 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Occasional13 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional13 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare11 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare11 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare11 obs.

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