Methuen

Ecosystem Overview

The Methuen ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 44% more documented species, Methuen offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #222 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#222

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#222 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-44% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-44% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-44% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-44% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-44% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% 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

-44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-44% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-44% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-44% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-44% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-44% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-44% 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

#222

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#222 of 710 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-44% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common4 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Lepidium virginicum

Poorman pepperweed

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Vespula germanica

German Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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