Ossipee

Ecosystem Overview

The Ossipee ecosystem supports 39 documented wildlife species across 38 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wolfeboro, Ossipee hosts 255% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 29 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolfeboro

+255% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Hydatophylax argus

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Occasional1 obs.

Usnea hirta

Occasional1 obs.

Atrichum angustatum

Lesser Smoothcap Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare1 obs.

Spiranthes ochroleuca

Yellow Nodding Ladies'-Tresses

Rare1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wolfeboro

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+255% vs. current

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Moultonborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-61% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-61% vs. current

Tuftonboro

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-61% vs. current

Hart's Location

Importance: 0.36

62 species

-37% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-61% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.36

43 species

-9% 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 Carroll County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-49%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wolfeboro

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+255% vs. current

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-61% vs. current

Moultonborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-61% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-61% vs. current

Tuftonboro

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-61% vs. current

Hart's Location

Importance: 0.36

62 species

-37% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-61% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.36

43 species

-9% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common12 species

Occasional12 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 29 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolfeboro

+255% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 39 total documented species.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Hydatophylax argus

Very Common1 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Chloealtis conspersa

Sprinkled Locust

Common1 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Common1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Occasional1 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Occasional1 obs.

Usnea hirta

Occasional1 obs.

Atrichum angustatum

Lesser Smoothcap Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare1 obs.

Spiranthes ochroleuca

Yellow Nodding Ladies'-Tresses

Rare1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Rare1 obs.

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