Manchester

Ecosystem Overview

The Manchester ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 79 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Nashua, Manchester hosts 30% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 38 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+30% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common8 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common7 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common7 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common7 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common7 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common6 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional5 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare4 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+30% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+210% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+36% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-10% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+233% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-10% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1186% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+55% 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 Hillsborough County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+30% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+210% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+36% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-10% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+233% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-10% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1186% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+55% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 38 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+30% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common9 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common8 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common7 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Very Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common7 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common7 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Common7 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Common7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common6 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Common6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional5 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional5 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional4 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare4 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare4 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Rare4 obs.

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