Plainfield

Ecosystem Overview

The Plainfield ecosystem supports 65 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Claremont nearby has 33% more documented species, Plainfield offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 19 Sullivan County County natural areas, placing it in the 42th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 19 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

-33% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Very Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Very Common4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Common2 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Common2 obs.

Catocala crataegi

Hawthorn Underwing Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional2 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

-33% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

-19% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-35% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% 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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Sullivan County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Claremont

Importance: 0.38

97 species

-33% vs. current

Charlestown

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Sunapee

Importance: 0.36

80 species

-19% vs. current

Cornish

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-35% vs. current

Sullivan County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-35% vs. current

Anderson Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1525% vs. current

Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6400% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common19 species

Occasional20 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 19 locations

42th percentile for diversity

vs. Claremont

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 65 total documented species.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Very Common4 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Apios americana

Wild Bean

Very Common4 obs.

Campanula intercedens

Very Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common2 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common2 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Common2 obs.

Alnus glutinosa

black alder

Common2 obs.

Catocala crataegi

Hawthorn Underwing Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Hagenius brevistylus

Dragonhunter

Occasional2 obs.

Salix interior

Sandbar Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis vitifoliella

Rare1 obs.

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