Holliston

Ecosystem Overview

The Holliston ecosystem supports 57 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 43% more documented species, Holliston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #216 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

#216

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#216 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-43% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Common2 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Common2 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Occasional1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% 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

-43%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-43% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-43% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-43% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-43% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-43% 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

#216

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#216 of 710 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-43% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Cybister fimbriolatus

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common2 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common2 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Common2 obs.

Esox niger

Pickerel

Common2 obs.

Lethocerus americanus

giant water bug

Occasional1 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional1 obs.

Araneus trifolium

Shamrock Orbweaver

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Rare1 obs.

Procambarus acutus

white river crayfish

Rare1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare1 obs.

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