Westhampton

Ecosystem Overview

The Westhampton ecosystem supports 58 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 42% more documented species, Westhampton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #213 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-42% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Calophasia lunula

toadflax brocade

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional1 obs.

Sparganium americanum

Three-Square Burreed

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-42% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% 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

-42%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-42% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-42% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-42% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-42% 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

#213

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#213 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common2 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Common2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Calophasia lunula

toadflax brocade

Occasional1 obs.

Hyalophora cecropia

Cecropia Silkmoth

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional1 obs.

Sparganium americanum

Three-Square Burreed

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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