Adams

Ecosystem Overview

The Adams ecosystem supports 82 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 18% more documented species, Adams offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #179 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#179

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#179 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-18% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common7 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Occasional2 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rotundifolia

Round-Leaf Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-18% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-18% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-18% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% 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

-18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-18% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-18% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-18% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-18% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-18% 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

#179

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#179 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 82 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common7 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common5 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Acer spicatum

Moose Maple

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common3 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional2 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Occasional2 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Occasional2 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional2 obs.

Viola rotundifolia

Round-Leaf Violet

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Rare2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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