Nantucket County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nantucket County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Nantucket County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Miacomet Pond, Nantucket County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Nantucket County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Miacomet Pond

+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 Common36 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common34 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common26 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Very Common24 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common23 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common22 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Common21 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common21 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common20 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common20 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional19 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional18 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional18 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional18 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional17 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional17 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare17 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Rare16 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nantucket County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gibbs Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Nantucket County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Nantucket County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Gibbs Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Miacomet Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common36 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common34 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common26 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Very Common24 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common23 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Common22 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Common21 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Common21 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common20 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common20 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common19 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional19 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional18 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional18 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional18 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Occasional17 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional17 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare17 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Rare16 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Rare16 obs.

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