Belmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Belmont ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 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 #109 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 710 locations

85th 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.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common16 obs.

Bubo virginianus

Great Horned Owl

Very Common11 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common9 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common8 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common5 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common5 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional5 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional4 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional4 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional4 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional4 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Rare4 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare4 obs.

Melanoplus borealis

Northern Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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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

#109

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#109 of 710 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Northern Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

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