Dracut

Ecosystem Overview

The Dracut ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 34% more documented species, Dracut offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #195 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#195

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#195 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

#195

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#195 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Acanalonia conica

Very Common1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Megarhyssa macrura

Rare1 obs.

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