Phillipston

Ecosystem Overview

The Phillipston ecosystem supports 69 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 31% more documented species, Phillipston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #192 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#192

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#192 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-31% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus pensylvanica

Pin Cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago puberula

Downy Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Rare1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-31% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-31% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-31% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-31% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-31% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-31% 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

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-31% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-31% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-31% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-31% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-31% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-31% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-31% 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

#192

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#192 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-31% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common3 obs.

Prunus pensylvanica

Pin Cherry

Very Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional2 obs.

Solidago puberula

Downy Goldenrod

Occasional2 obs.

Fragaria virginiana

Thickleaved Wild Strawberry

Occasional2 obs.

Helicoverpa zea

Bollworm

Occasional2 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional2 obs.

Anasa tristis

Squash Bug

Rare1 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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