Peabody

Ecosystem Overview

The Peabody ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 75 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 23% more documented species, Peabody offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #184 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#184

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#184 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-23% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Common1 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional1 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Phobetron pithecium

Hag Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-23% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-23% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-23% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-23% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-23% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-23% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% 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 Massachusetts.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-23% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-23% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-23% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-23% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-23% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-23% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% 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

#184

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#184 of 710 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common10 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Very Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Achyra rantalis

Garden Webworm Moth

Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Common1 obs.

Ectobius pallidus

tawny cockroach

Occasional1 obs.

Brachiacantha ursina

Occasional1 obs.

Somatochlora tenebrosa

Clamp-tipped Emerald

Occasional1 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional1 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Phobetron pithecium

Hag Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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