Lancaster

Ecosystem Overview

The Lancaster ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Coös County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berlin, Lancaster hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 39 Coös County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 39 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Very Common1 obs.

Dasylophia thyatiroides

Gray-Spotted Prominent Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Smerinthus cerisyi

Common1 obs.

Pachysphinx modesta

Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Common1 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Common1 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cerma cerintha

Tufted Bird-Dropping Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Furcula borealis

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+75% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+17% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

-42% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-86% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

-7% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+133% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Whitefield

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-59% 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 Coös County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-62%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Berlin

Importance: 0.40

8 species

+75% vs. current

Colebrook

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+17% vs. current

Pittsburg

Importance: 0.36

24 species

-42% vs. current

Gorham

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-86% vs. current

Errol

Importance: 0.36

15 species

-7% vs. current

Dummer

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+133% vs. current

Coös County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-86% vs. current

Whitefield

Importance: 0.35

34 species

-59% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 39 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. Berlin

+75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Clostera albosigma

Sigmoid Prominent

Very Common1 obs.

Dasylophia thyatiroides

Gray-Spotted Prominent Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Smerinthus jamaicensis

Twin Spotted Sphinx

Very Common1 obs.

Smerinthus cerisyi

Common1 obs.

Pachysphinx modesta

Big Poplar Sphinx Moth

Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.

Boletinellus merulioides

Ash Tree Bolete

Common1 obs.

Taphrina caerulescens

Common1 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Common1 obs.

Pseudeustrotia carneola

Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Cerma cerintha

Tufted Bird-Dropping Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Furcula borealis

Occasional1 obs.

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