Salisbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Salisbury ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Massachusetts nearby has 34% more documented species, Salisbury offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #194 for species diversity among 710 Massachusetts natural areas, placing it in the 73th 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

#194

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#194 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common11 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Very Common5 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common4 obs.

Mesodesma arctatum

compressed clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Very Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare2 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Rare2 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

-34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Massachusetts

Importance: 0.78

100 species

-34% vs. current

Boston

Importance: 0.73

100 species

-34% vs. current

Cambridge

Importance: 0.57

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester

Importance: 0.54

100 species

-34% vs. current

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Lowell

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-34% vs. current

Newton

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Worcester County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% 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

#194

Regional Rank

Out of 710 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#194 of 710 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Massachusetts

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Very Common11 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Very Common5 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common4 obs.

Mesodesma arctatum

compressed clam

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Very Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Spisula solidissima

Atlantic Surf Clam

Common3 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common3 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Loxia leucoptera

two-barred crossbill

Occasional2 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional2 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Occasional2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare2 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Rare2 obs.

Phoca vitulina

common seal, harbour seal

Rare2 obs.

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