Manchester-by-the-sea

Ecosystem Overview

The Manchester-by-the-sea ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 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 #2 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 100th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 710 locations

100th 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.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common7 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common4 obs.

Nucella lapillus

northern dog whelk

Very Common4 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Crangon septemspinosa

Sand Shrimp

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern 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

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 710 locations

100th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common7 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Very Common5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common4 obs.

Nucella lapillus

northern dog whelk

Very Common4 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Common3 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common3 obs.

Polypodium virginianum

Common Rock Polypody

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Occasional2 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Crangon septemspinosa

Sand Shrimp

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Rare2 obs.

Pantographa limata

Basswood Leafroller Moth

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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