Northampton

Ecosystem Overview

The Northampton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #145 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#145

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#145 of 710 locations

80th 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.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common12 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Common6 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common5 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common5 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common5 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common5 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional5 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional5 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional4 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Occasional4 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional4 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Rare4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare4 obs.

Luxilus cornutus

Common shiner

Rare3 obs.

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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

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

#145

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#145 of 710 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Common shiner

Rare3 obs.

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