Fall River

Ecosystem Overview

The Fall River ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Taunton, Fall River hosts 190% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+190% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+190% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+21% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+55% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% 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

+6%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Taunton

Importance: 0.46

30 species

+190% vs. current

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-13% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

+21% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

+55% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-13% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 27 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+190% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Very Common6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common6 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common5 obs.

Fulica americana

American Coot

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional2 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Occasional2 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Coluber constrictor

Eastern Racer

Occasional2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

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