Mattapoisett

Ecosystem Overview

The Mattapoisett ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plymouth nearby has 4% more documented species, Mattapoisett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 75 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common10 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Very Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Cotesia congregata

Hornworm Parasitoid Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-4% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-4% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-4% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+85% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+37% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% 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 Plymouth County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+7%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-4% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-4% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-4% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+85% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+37% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-4% 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

#16

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#16 of 75 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common10 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Very Common4 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common2 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Common2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Common2 obs.

Sympetrum obtrusum

White-faced Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Cotesia congregata

Hornworm Parasitoid Wasp

Occasional1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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