Aquinnah

Ecosystem Overview

The Aquinnah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Dukes 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 Dukes County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Martha's Vineyard

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Andrena asteris

Aster Mining Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dukes County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Martha's Vineyard

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Dukes County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Tisbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Gosnold

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chilmark

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Edgartown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Bluffs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

West Tisbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Dukes County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Dukes County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Martha's Vineyard

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Dukes County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Tisbury

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Gosnold

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Chilmark

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Edgartown

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Oak Bluffs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

West Tisbury

Importance: 0.35

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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Martha's Vineyard

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Andrena asteris

Aster Mining Bee

Very Common16 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Very Common9 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Passerculus sandwichensis

Savannah Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common4 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common3 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Common3 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Occasional3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza lincolnii

Lincoln Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Centaurea stoebe

spotted knapweed

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Rare3 obs.

Eristalis tenax

Drone Fly

Rare3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare3 obs.

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