Rockport

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #97 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 710 locations

86th 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.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common18 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Very Common10 obs.

Homarus americanus

American lobster

Very Common8 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common8 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Common8 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common7 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Common6 obs.

Tautogolabrus adspersus

Perch

Occasional6 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional6 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Occasional5 obs.

Spergularia rubra

sand spurrey

Occasional5 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional5 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Rare5 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Rare5 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Rare5 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

#97

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#97 of 710 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common18 obs.

Calidris maritima

Purple Sandpiper

Very Common10 obs.

Homarus americanus

American lobster

Very Common8 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common8 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common8 obs.

Morus bassanus

Northern Gannet

Common8 obs.

Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed duck

Common8 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common7 obs.

Littorina obtusata

Flat Periwinkle

Common6 obs.

Tautogolabrus adspersus

Perch

Occasional6 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional6 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Occasional6 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Occasional5 obs.

Spergularia rubra

sand spurrey

Occasional5 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional5 obs.

Melanitta americana

black scoter

Rare5 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Rare5 obs.

Morone saxatilis

Rockfish

Rare5 obs.

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