Norfolk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Norfolk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. 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 #5 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 42 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common70 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common58 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common50 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common49 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common43 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common42 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common39 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common38 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common35 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Common33 obs.

Eudryas unio

Pearly Wood-Nymph Moth

Common33 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional32 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional32 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional32 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional31 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional30 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional29 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare28 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Rare28 obs.

Catocala lineella

Little Lined Underwing Moth

Rare28 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 42 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common70 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common58 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common50 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common49 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common43 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common42 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common39 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common38 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common35 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Common33 obs.

Eudryas unio

Pearly Wood-Nymph Moth

Common33 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional32 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional32 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional32 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional31 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional30 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional29 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare28 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Rare28 obs.

Catocala lineella

Little Lined Underwing Moth

Rare28 obs.

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