Nahant

Ecosystem Overview

The Nahant ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 85 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 7% more documented species, Nahant offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #169 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#169

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#169 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-7% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Euspira heros

common northern moonsnail

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Nucella lapillus

northern dog whelk

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Very Common4 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common4 obs.

Echinarachnius parma

common sand dollar

Common3 obs.

Testudinalia testudinalis

Common Tortoiseshell Limpet

Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common3 obs.

Buccinum undatum

whelk

Common3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional2 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Zostera marina

eelgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ilyanassa trivittata

Three-Line Mudsnail

Rare2 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-7% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-7% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-7% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-7% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% 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

-7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-7% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-7% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-7% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-7% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-7% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-7% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-7% 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

#169

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#169 of 710 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Euspira heros

common northern moonsnail

Very Common8 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common6 obs.

Nucella lapillus

northern dog whelk

Very Common4 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Very Common4 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Very Common4 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Common4 obs.

Echinarachnius parma

common sand dollar

Common3 obs.

Testudinalia testudinalis

Common Tortoiseshell Limpet

Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common3 obs.

Buccinum undatum

whelk

Common3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common3 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional2 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Zostera marina

eelgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional2 obs.

Ilyanassa trivittata

Three-Line Mudsnail

Rare2 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Rare2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare2 obs.

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