Newton

Ecosystem Overview

The Newton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #127 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 710 locations

82th 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.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common69 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common57 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common52 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common46 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common46 obs.

Deroceras reticulatum

Gray field slug

Common42 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common41 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common35 obs.

Arion intermedius

Hedgehog slug

Common31 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common29 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional28 obs.

Dioctria hyalipennis

Stripe-Legged Robberfly

Occasional26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional26 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional21 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional19 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare19 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Rare16 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare15 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

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Nantucket County

Importance: 0.47

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

#127

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#127 of 710 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common69 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common57 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common52 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Very Common46 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common46 obs.

Deroceras reticulatum

Gray field slug

Common42 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common41 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common35 obs.

Arion intermedius

Hedgehog slug

Common31 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common29 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Occasional28 obs.

Dioctria hyalipennis

Stripe-Legged Robberfly

Occasional26 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional26 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional23 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional21 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional19 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Rare19 obs.

Philoscia muscorum

common striped woodlouse

Rare16 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Rare15 obs.

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