Leverett

Ecosystem Overview

The Leverett ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 10% more documented species, Leverett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #172 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#172

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#172 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Very Common7 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-10% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-10% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-10% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% 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

-10%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-10% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-10% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-10% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-10% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-10% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% 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

#172

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#172 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Very Common7 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes inaequalis

Elegant Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common2 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Deparia acrostichoides

Silvery Glade Fern

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago flexicaulis

Zig-zag Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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