Mansfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Mansfield ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Taunton, Mansfield hosts 87% more species diversity. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 27 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+87% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta lobeliae

Greater Oak Dagger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Notocelia rosaecolana

Common Rose Bell Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+87% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-22% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

-36% 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 Bristol County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+87% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-44% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-22% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

-36% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 27 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+87% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common3 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common2 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Common2 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula flavopilosa

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta lobeliae

Greater Oak Dagger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Notocelia rosaecolana

Common Rose Bell Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

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