Berkley

Ecosystem Overview

The Berkley ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Taunton, Berkley hosts 90% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 27 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchodemus sylvaticus

a flatworm

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Tutelina harti

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Istocheta aldrichi

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa formosa

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+90% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-21% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+2% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% 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 Bristol County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-30%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+90% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-43% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-21% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+2% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-43% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 27 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Rhynchodemus sylvaticus

a flatworm

Very Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysaora chesapeakei

Bay Nettle

Very Common2 obs.

Dicromantispa sayi

Common1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Common1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Maevia inclemens

Dimorphic Jumper

Common1 obs.

Efferia aestuans

Common1 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Occasional1 obs.

Tutelina harti

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Istocheta aldrichi

Occasional1 obs.

Marpissa formosa

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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