Malden

Ecosystem Overview

The Malden ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #89 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 710 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Allium tuberosum

Chinese Chives

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

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

#89

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#89 of 710 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Very Common3 obs.

Allium tuberosum

Chinese Chives

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common3 obs.

Ambrosia artemisiifolia

Small Ragweed

Common3 obs.

Potentilla argentea

hoary cinquefoil

Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare2 obs.

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