Westminster

Ecosystem Overview

The Westminster ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #86 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 710 locations

88th 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.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common26 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common21 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common19 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common14 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common14 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common11 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common7 obs.

Leiobunum nigropalpi

Occasional7 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Rare4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare4 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

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

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

#86

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#86 of 710 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common26 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common24 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common21 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common19 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common14 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common14 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common11 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common11 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common8 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common7 obs.

Leiobunum nigropalpi

Occasional7 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional5 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional5 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Occasional5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare4 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Rare4 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Rare4 obs.

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