Randolph

Ecosystem Overview

The Randolph ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Norfolk 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 Quincy nearby has 1% more documented species, Randolph offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-1% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common25 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus spicatus

Dusky Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-1% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-1% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-1% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+519% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+55% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+350% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+41% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-1% vs. current

Brookline

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-1% vs. current

Foxborough

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-1% vs. current

Norfolk County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-1% vs. current

Braintree

Importance: 0.43

16 species

+519% vs. current

Weymouth

Importance: 0.43

64 species

+55% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+350% vs. current

Wellesley

Importance: 0.40

70 species

+41% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 42 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 42 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common25 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Very Common3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common3 obs.

Argia translata

Dusky Dancer

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus spicatus

Dusky Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Occasional2 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional2 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

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