Westford

Ecosystem Overview

The Westford ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #47 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 710 locations

93th 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.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Dioctria hyalipennis

Stripe-Legged Robberfly

Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional2 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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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

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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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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

#47

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#47 of 710 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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

Most Common Species

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

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common7 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common5 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common5 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Dioctria hyalipennis

Stripe-Legged Robberfly

Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Occasional3 obs.

Chrysaster ostensackenella

Occasional2 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional2 obs.

Grifola frondosa

Hen Of The Woods

Occasional2 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Occasional2 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Occasional2 obs.

Peromyscus leucopus

Ratén Ciervo De Pies Blancos

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Rare2 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Rare2 obs.

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