Northfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Northfield ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #59 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 710 locations

92th 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.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Common2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

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

#59

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#59 of 710 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Anax junius

Green Darner

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Very Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common2 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common2 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Common2 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional2 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Rare2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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