Canton

Ecosystem Overview

The Canton ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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 #3 for species diversity among 42 Norfolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#3 of 42 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common15 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common10 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Very Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common7 obs.

Leucorrhinia hudsonica

Hudsonian Whiteface

Common7 obs.

Williamsonia lintneri

Ringed Boghaunter

Common7 obs.

Ladona exusta

White Corporal

Common7 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common7 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Rare6 obs.

Basiaeschna janata

Springtime Darner

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

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

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

100

Species Count

+33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Norfolk County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Quincy

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

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

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

#3 of 42 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Quincy

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Very Common15 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common10 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Very Common9 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common9 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Very Common8 obs.

Nannothemis bella

Elfin Skimmer

Common7 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Common7 obs.

Leucorrhinia hudsonica

Hudsonian Whiteface

Common7 obs.

Williamsonia lintneri

Ringed Boghaunter

Common7 obs.

Ladona exusta

White Corporal

Common7 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common7 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional7 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional6 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional6 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Panthea furcilla

Eastern Panthea Moth

Rare6 obs.

Basiaeschna janata

Springtime Darner

Rare6 obs.

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