Natick

Ecosystem Overview

The Natick ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #141 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 710 locations

80th 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.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common9 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common8 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common6 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common6 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Rare4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

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

#141

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#141 of 710 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common9 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common8 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common8 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common7 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common7 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common7 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common6 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common6 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional5 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Rare4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare4 obs.

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