Sheffield

Ecosystem Overview

The Sheffield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #153 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 710 locations

78th 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.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Cystopteris bulbifera

Bulb Bladderfern

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common3 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Occasional3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Ophraella conferta

Rare2 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

#153

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#153 of 710 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Cystopteris bulbifera

Bulb Bladderfern

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common4 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common4 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common3 obs.

Trillium cernuum

Nodding Wakerobin

Occasional3 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Occasional3 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Occasional3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional3 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

Ophraella conferta

Rare2 obs.

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