Norwell

Ecosystem Overview

The Norwell ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Plymouth 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 #11 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 75 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common15 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common8 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common8 obs.

Diphasiastrum tristachyum

Blue Ground-Cedar

Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare6 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+92% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+43% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% 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

100

Species Count

+11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+92% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

+43% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 75 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common15 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common12 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common9 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common8 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common8 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common8 obs.

Porcellio scaber

Common Rough Woodlouse

Common8 obs.

Diphasiastrum tristachyum

Blue Ground-Cedar

Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common7 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional6 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Occasional6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare6 obs.

Epalpus signifer

Early Tachinid Fly

Rare6 obs.

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