Colrain

Ecosystem Overview

The Colrain ecosystem supports 64 documented wildlife species across 60 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 36% more documented species, Colrain offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #199 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#199

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#199 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-36% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common16 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional3 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Rare2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-36% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-36% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% 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

-36%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-36% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-36% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-36% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-36% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-36% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-36% 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

#199

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#199 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-36% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 64 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common16 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common4 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common4 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Common3 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common3 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional3 obs.

Carex plantaginea

Plantainleaf Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Carex platyphylla

Broad-Leaved Sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Rare2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare2 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Rare2 obs.

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