Rumney

Ecosystem Overview

The Rumney ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 17% more documented species, Rumney offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 52 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-17% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-17% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-17% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+246% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+6% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-17% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+419% 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 Grafton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-17% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-17% vs. current

Littleton

Importance: 0.38

24 species

+246% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

+6% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-17% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+419% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 52 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common6 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Very Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Very Common3 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common3 obs.

Spinulum annotinum

stiff clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Sambucus canadensis

Canada elderberry

Occasional2 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Nuphar variegata

Yellow Cow-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare1 obs.

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