Northborough

Ecosystem Overview

The Northborough ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #140 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#140

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#140 of 710 locations

80th 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.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Occasional3 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Occasional3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional3 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

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

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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

#140

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#140 of 710 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common5 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common4 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common4 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common3 obs.

Enneacanthus obesus

Banded Sunfish

Occasional3 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Occasional3 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional3 obs.

Leptoglossus occidentalis

Western Conifer-Seed Bug

Occasional3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional3 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Rare2 obs.

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