Acton

Ecosystem Overview

The Acton 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 #64 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 710 locations

91th 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.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common9 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional5 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Occasional5 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare5 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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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

#64

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#64 of 710 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common31 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common9 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common8 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common6 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common6 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional5 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional5 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional5 obs.

Cipangopaludina chinensis

Occasional5 obs.

Leiobunum vittatum

Eastern Harvestman

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare5 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare5 obs.

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