Carver

Ecosystem Overview

The Carver ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #1 for species diversity among 75 Plymouth County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th 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 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th 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.

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common9 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Very Common4 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common3 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional2 obs.

Anisota senatoria

Orange-striped Oakworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Rare2 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

Regional Rank

Out of 75 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 75 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Plymouth

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Erynnis juvenalis

Juvenal'S Duskywing

Very Common9 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Very Common9 obs.

Bartramia longicauda

upland sandpiper

Very Common4 obs.

Erynnis brizo

Sleepy Duskywing

Very Common4 obs.

Baptisia tinctoria

Rattleweed

Very Common4 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Common3 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common3 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common3 obs.

Celastrina ladon

Spring Azure

Occasional2 obs.

Anisota senatoria

Orange-striped Oakworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Myadestes townsendi

Townsend's Solitaire

Rare2 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Rare2 obs.

Arphia sulphurea

Spring Yellow-winged Locust

Rare2 obs.

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