Salem

Ecosystem Overview

The Salem ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Salem hosts 24% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 50 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 50 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+24% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common5 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Very Common3 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Common2 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common2 obs.

Agrocybe praecox

Spring Fieldcap

Common2 obs.

Baeospora myosura

Conifercone Cap

Common2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common2 obs.

Suillus americanus

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional2 obs.

Dacrymyces spathularius

Occasional2 obs.

Simocybe centunculus

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+24% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+40% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+168% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+31% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+235% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rockingham County County, New Hampshire

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+24% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+40% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+168% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-33% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+31% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+235% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 50 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+24% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common5 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common5 obs.

Phallus ravenelii

Ravenel'S Stinkhorn

Very Common3 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Very Common2 obs.

Stereum lobatum

Common2 obs.

Irpex lacteus

Common2 obs.

Agrocybe praecox

Spring Fieldcap

Common2 obs.

Baeospora myosura

Conifercone Cap

Common2 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common2 obs.

Suillus americanus

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional2 obs.

Sarcomyxa serotina

Occasional2 obs.

Dacrymyces spathularius

Occasional2 obs.

Simocybe centunculus

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Herpyllus ecclesiasticus

Parson Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Parallelia bistriaris

Maple Looper Moth

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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