Middleborough

Ecosystem Overview

The Middleborough ecosystem supports 70 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Plymouth nearby has 30% more documented species, Middleborough offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 75 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common49 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+35% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Wareham

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-30% 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

-26%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Plymouth County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Plymouth

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-30% vs. current

Brockton

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-30% vs. current

Plymouth County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-30% vs. current

Bridgewater

Importance: 0.42

52 species

+35% vs. current

Scituate

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Duxbury

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Marshfield

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-30% vs. current

Wareham

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-30% 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

#17

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#17 of 75 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

-30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 70 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common49 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common4 obs.

Aythya marila

greater scaup

Very Common4 obs.

Celithemis eponina

Halloween Pennant

Very Common2 obs.

Anthus rubescens

Buff-bellied Pipit

Very Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Common2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common2 obs.

Cisseps fulvicollis

Yellow-Collared Scape Moth

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare1 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Rare1 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare1 obs.

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