Billerica

Ecosystem Overview

The Billerica ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 49% more documented species, Billerica offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #229 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#229

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#229 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-49% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Cortinarius iodes

Viscid Violet Cort

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common2 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common2 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-49% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% 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

-49%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-49% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-49% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-49% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-49% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-49% 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

#229

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#229 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-49% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Cortinarius iodes

Viscid Violet Cort

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Very Common2 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common2 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common2 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila umbellata

Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Rare1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare1 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Rare1 obs.

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