Sunderland

Ecosystem Overview

The Sunderland ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 38% more documented species, Sunderland offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #204 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#204

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#204 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-38% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common21 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common2 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-38% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-38% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-38% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-38% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-38% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% 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

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-38% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-38% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-38% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-38% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-38% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-38% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% 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

#204

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#204 of 710 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common21 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Common2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common2 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Common2 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional1 obs.

Andrena clarkella

Clarke's Mining Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Gomphurus vastus

Cobra Clubtail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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