Sturbridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Sturbridge ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #110 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#110

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#110 of 710 locations

85th 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.

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Very Common6 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Very Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common4 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna verticalis

Green-striped Darner

Rare2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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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

#110

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#110 of 710 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aeshna tuberculifera

Aeschne À Tubercules

Very Common6 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Very Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Ischnura kellicotti

Lilypad Forktail

Very Common5 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Very Common4 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common4 obs.

Enallagma geminatum

Skimming Bluet

Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common3 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Aeshna umbrosa

Shadow Darner

Occasional3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Occasional3 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional3 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Occasional2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Aeshna verticalis

Green-striped Darner

Rare2 obs.

Chromagrion conditum

Aurora Damsel

Rare2 obs.

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