Quincy

Ecosystem Overview

The Quincy ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk 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 42 Norfolk County County 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

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Brookline

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common7 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common4 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Ilyanassa trivittata

Three-Line Mudsnail

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Rare3 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% 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 Norfolk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+525% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+56% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Randolph

Importance: 0.40

99 species

+1% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+43% 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 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 42 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Brookline

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common7 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Very Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Common4 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common4 obs.

Egretta thula

Snowy Egret

Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common4 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Ilyanassa trivittata

Three-Line Mudsnail

Occasional3 obs.

Rynchops niger

black skimmer

Occasional3 obs.

Calidris himantopus

stilt sandpiper

Occasional3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Rare3 obs.

Calidris pusilla

Semipalmated Sandpiper

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

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