Rowe

Ecosystem Overview

The Rowe ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 48% more documented species, Rowe offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #225 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#225

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#225 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Nymphoides cordata

little floatingheart

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sphagnum wulfianum

Wulf'S Sphagnum

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Rare1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-48% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-48% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% 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

-48%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-48% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-48% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-48% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-48% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% 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

#225

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#225 of 710 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common3 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Lyonia ligustrina

He-Huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Nymphoides cordata

little floatingheart

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional1 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional1 obs.

Sphagnum wulfianum

Wulf'S Sphagnum

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnocarpium dryopteris

oak fern

Occasional1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Occasional1 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Rare1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Rare1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

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