Paxton

Ecosystem Overview

The Paxton ecosystem supports 86 documented wildlife species across 81 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 14% more documented species, Paxton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #174 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#174

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#174 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Phlogophora periculosa

Brown Angle Shades

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-14% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-14% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-14% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-14% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-14% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-14% 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

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-14% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-14% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-14% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-14% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-14% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-14% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-14% 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

#174

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#174 of 710 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 86 total documented species.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Phlogophora periculosa

Brown Angle Shades

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Graphocephala fennahi

Rhododendron leafhopper

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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