Lee

Ecosystem Overview

The Lee ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 54 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 46% more documented species, Lee offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #223 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

#223

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#223 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-46% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-46% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-46% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-46% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-46% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% 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

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-46% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-46% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-46% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-46% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-46% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-46% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-46% 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

#223

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#223 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-46% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Very Common2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional1 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Rare1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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