Uxbridge

Ecosystem Overview

The Uxbridge ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 41% more documented species, Uxbridge offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #210 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 70th 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

#210

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#210 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Liriomyza asclepiadis

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Occasional1 obs.

Atrytonopsis hianna

Dusted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% 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

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-41% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-41% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-41% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-41% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% 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

#210

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#210 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Very Common6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Very Common3 obs.

Enallagma exsulans

Stream Bluet

Very Common3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Liriomyza asclepiadis

Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula pulchella

Twelve-spotted Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Occasional1 obs.

Atrytonopsis hianna

Dusted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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