Shelburne

Ecosystem Overview

The Shelburne ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 88 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, Shelburne offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #165 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

#165

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#165 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.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common19 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Very Common9 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common4 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Rare2 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Rare2 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 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

#165

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#165 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.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common19 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Very Common9 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common6 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common4 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common4 obs.

Lycopodium clavatum

Wolf'S-Claw Clubmoss

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Rhodobryum ontariense

Occasional2 obs.

Dendrolycopodium obscurum

Flat-Branched Ground-Pine

Rare2 obs.

Sceptridium dissectum

Cut-Leaved Grapefern

Rare2 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Rare2 obs.

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