Orange

Ecosystem Overview

The Orange ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 4% more documented species, Orange offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #166 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#166

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#166 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common15 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia hispida

Bristly Spikenard

Very Common3 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Rare2 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Rare2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

-4%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-4% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-4% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-4% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-4% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-4% 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

#166

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#166 of 710 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common15 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia hispida

Bristly Spikenard

Very Common3 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Very Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Malacosoma disstria

Forest Tent Caterpillar

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Rare2 obs.

Stylogomphus albistylus

Eastern Least Clubtail

Rare2 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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