Hubbardston

Ecosystem Overview

The Hubbardston ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 34% more documented species, Hubbardston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #196 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

#196

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#196 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common50 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common41 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common13 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common6 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common4 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

#196

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#196 of 710 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common50 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Very Common41 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common13 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common6 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common4 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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