Somerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerville 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 #116 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#116

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#116 of 710 locations

84th 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.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common10 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional6 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 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

#116

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#116 of 710 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common24 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Very Common13 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common12 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common11 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common10 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common9 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Aythya americana

Redhead

Occasional6 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional6 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional6 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional6 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional6 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional6 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare5 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 obs.

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