Tuftonboro

Ecosystem Overview

The Tuftonboro ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Carroll County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 29 Carroll County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolfeboro

+809% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Araneus cavaticus

Very Common5 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Very Common5 obs.

Anopheles walkeri

Very Common4 obs.

Lonchoptera bifurcata

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Radula complanata

Flat-Leaved Scalewort

Common3 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common3 obs.

Bibarrambla allenella

Occasional2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Fumibotys fumalis

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Stenodema trispinosa

Rare2 obs.

Oedancala dorsalis

Rare2 obs.

Coquillettidia perturbans

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wolfeboro

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% vs. current

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Moultonborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Ossipee

Importance: 0.37

39 species

+156% vs. current

Hart's Location

Importance: 0.36

62 species

+61% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.36

43 species

+133% vs. current

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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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+45%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Wolfeboro

Importance: 0.39

11 species

+809% vs. current

Carroll County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Moultonborough

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Conway

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Ossipee

Importance: 0.37

39 species

+156% vs. current

Hart's Location

Importance: 0.36

62 species

+61% vs. current

Bartlett

Importance: 0.36

100 species

0% vs. current

Jackson

Importance: 0.36

43 species

+133% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Wolfeboro

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Araneus cavaticus

Very Common5 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Very Common5 obs.

Anopheles walkeri

Very Common4 obs.

Lonchoptera bifurcata

Very Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Common3 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common3 obs.

Radula complanata

Flat-Leaved Scalewort

Common3 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Common3 obs.

Bibarrambla allenella

Occasional2 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional2 obs.

Fumibotys fumalis

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Stenodema trispinosa

Rare2 obs.

Oedancala dorsalis

Rare2 obs.

Coquillettidia perturbans

Rare2 obs.

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