Lexington

Ecosystem Overview

The Lexington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #132 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#132

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#132 of 710 locations

81th 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.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common40 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common29 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common8 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Common8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common7 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional7 obs.

Conocephalus saltans

Prairie Meadow Katydid

Occasional6 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional6 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-green Swamp Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare5 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare4 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

#132

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#132 of 710 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common40 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common29 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common15 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common13 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common9 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common8 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common8 obs.

Orphulella speciosa

Slant-Faced Pasture Grasshopper

Common8 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common7 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional7 obs.

Conocephalus saltans

Prairie Meadow Katydid

Occasional6 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Occasional6 obs.

Paroxya clavuligera

Olive-green Swamp Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Rare5 obs.

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Rare5 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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