Westport

Ecosystem Overview

The Westport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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, Westport hosts 233% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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

#3 of 27 locations

89th 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.

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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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

Fairhaven

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

Fairhaven

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

#3 of 27 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Taunton

+233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Calidris alba

sanderling

Very Common5 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common4 obs.

Calidris alpina

dunlin

Very Common3 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common3 obs.

Somateria mollissima

Common Eider

Very Common3 obs.

Arenaria interpres

ruddy turnstone

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Common3 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Common3 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common2 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Occasional2 obs.

Rhododendron viscosum

Texas Azalea

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Seiurus aurocapilla

Ovenbird

Occasional2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

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