Hanson

Ecosystem Overview

The Hanson ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 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 #12 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 75 locations

84th 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.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common36 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common22 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common14 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma vesperum

Vesper Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional5 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare4 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 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 75 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common36 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common22 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common14 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common11 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common11 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common8 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Common6 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional5 obs.

Chortophaga viridifasciata

Greenstriped Grasshopper

Occasional5 obs.

Enallagma vesperum

Vesper Bluet

Occasional5 obs.

Icterus spurius

Orchard Oriole

Occasional5 obs.

Leucorrhinia intacta

Dot-tailed Whiteface

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional5 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Rare4 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Rare4 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Rare4 obs.

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