Dover

Ecosystem Overview

The Dover ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Quincy nearby has 42% more documented species, Dover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 42 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-42% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Polytrichum commune

Common Haircap Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodermium pinastri

Pine Needle Split

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-42% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-42% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+263% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-9% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+164% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-42% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-42% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-42% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-42% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+263% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

-9% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+164% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 42 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-42% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common2 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common1 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Catharus guttatus

Hermit Thrush

Common1 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common1 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Polytrichum commune

Common Haircap Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodermium pinastri

Pine Needle Split

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Rare1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

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