Lewis

Ecosystem Overview

The Lewis ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex County, Vermont, 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. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 20 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common8 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Very Common5 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common4 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common4 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common4 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common4 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Common4 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Occasional3 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional3 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Somatochlora walshii

Brush-tipped Emerald

Occasional3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Polytrichum strictum

bog haircap moss

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lipoptena cervi

deer ked, deer fly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Essex County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Essex County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Essex County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Norton

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Averill

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Warren's Gore

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Avery's Gore

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Warner's Grant

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

West Mountain Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Neal Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 20 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Essex County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Very Common8 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum trifolium

Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume

Very Common5 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common5 obs.

Gaultheria hispidula

Creeping Snowberry

Very Common5 obs.

Alces alces

Eich

Common4 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Common4 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Common4 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common4 obs.

Ilex mucronata

mountain holly

Common4 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Common4 obs.

Rhynchospora alba

White Beakrush

Occasional3 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional3 obs.

Eriophorum virginicum

Tawny Cotton-Grass

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Somatochlora walshii

Brush-tipped Emerald

Occasional3 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Polytrichum strictum

bog haircap moss

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lipoptena cervi

deer ked, deer fly

Rare2 obs.

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