Ayer

Ecosystem Overview

The Ayer ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 43% more documented species, Ayer offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #218 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#218

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#218 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Phobetron pithecium

Hag Moth

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Ascocoryne sarcoides

Purple Jellydisc

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% 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

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% 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

#218

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#218 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus communis

juniper

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Phobetron pithecium

Hag Moth

Common1 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Ascocoryne sarcoides

Purple Jellydisc

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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