Bridgewater

Ecosystem Overview

The Bridgewater ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plymouth nearby has 48% more documented species, Bridgewater offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 75 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Dorocordulia lepida

Petite Emerald

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus corporalis

Corporal

Rare1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Rare1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-48% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-48% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-26% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Wareham

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% 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

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-48% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-48% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-48% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Middleborough

Importance: 0.38

70 species

-26% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-48% vs. current

Wareham

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-48% 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

#18

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#18 of 75 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Dorocordulia lepida

Petite Emerald

Common2 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus corporalis

Corporal

Rare1 obs.

Elliptio complanata

Eastern Elliptio

Rare1 obs.

Libellula vibrans

Great Blue Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

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