Fairhaven

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairhaven ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol 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. Compared to nearby Taunton, Fairhaven hosts 233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 27 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common6 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common5 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common4 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson's Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sporobolus pumilus

Saltmeadow Cordgrass

Common4 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Common4 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+233% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+39% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+23%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+233% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+39% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+79% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% 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 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 27 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Very Common6 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common6 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Very Common5 obs.

Pluchea odorata

sweet-scent

Very Common4 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common4 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common4 obs.

Ammospiza nelsoni

Nelson's Sparrow

Common4 obs.

Sporobolus pumilus

Saltmeadow Cordgrass

Common4 obs.

Rallus crepitans

Clapper Rail

Common4 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Common3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Common3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional3 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Rare3 obs.

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Rare2 obs.

Argopecten irradians

Bay Scallop

Rare2 obs.

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