Salem

Ecosystem Overview

The Salem ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 710 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

0% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 710 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common3 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Mniotilta varia

Black-and-white Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pagurus longicarpus

Long-Clawed Hermit Crab

Common2 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Occasional2 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena bracteata

Prostrate Verbena

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum opulus

guelder rose

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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