Hillsborough County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hillsborough County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, 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 Nashua, Hillsborough County hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common129 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common111 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common103 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common62 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common51 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common50 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common47 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common47 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common38 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common38 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional36 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional35 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional35 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional35 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional32 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Rare32 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare30 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare29 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+72% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

+45% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

+11% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+245% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+52% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+270% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+72% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 38 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common129 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common111 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Very Common103 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common62 obs.

Urocyon cinereoargenteus

Graufuchs

Common51 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common50 obs.

Macaria pustularia

Lesser Maple Spanworm Moth

Common47 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common47 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Common38 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common38 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional36 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional35 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional35 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional35 obs.

Microcrambus elegans

Elegant Grass-Veneer Moth

Occasional32 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional32 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Rare32 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Rare30 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare29 obs.

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