Littleton

Ecosystem Overview

The Littleton ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 76% more documented species, Littleton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 52 Grafton County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 52 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Common1 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Suillus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare1 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Rare1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-76% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-69% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-76% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-71% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+50% 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

-72%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Hanover

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lebanon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-76% vs. current

Grafton County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-76% vs. current

Plymouth

Importance: 0.38

78 species

-69% vs. current

Holderness

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Lincoln

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-76% vs. current

Rumney

Importance: 0.37

83 species

-71% vs. current

Orford

Importance: 0.37

16 species

+50% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 52 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Hanover

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.

Humidicutis marginata

Common1 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional1 obs.

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional1 obs.

Suillus americanus

Occasional1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare1 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Rare1 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare1 obs.

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