Taunton

Ecosystem Overview

The Taunton ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Bristol County, Massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bristol County nearby has 70% more documented species, Taunton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 27 Bristol County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 27 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol County

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-70% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-58% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

-46% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

-66% 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

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bristol County County, Massachusetts

Nearby Natural Areas

Bristol County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-70% vs. current

Attleboro

Importance: 0.43

72 species

-58% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.40

56 species

-46% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Fairhaven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Dartmouth

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Fall River

Importance: 0.35

87 species

-66% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 27 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 27 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Bristol County

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Very Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare1 obs.

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