Hooksett

Ecosystem Overview

The Hooksett ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 55 taxonomic genera. Located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Concord nearby has 38% more documented species, Hooksett offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 31 Merrimack County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 31 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common2 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

-3% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+22% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+3000% 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 Merrimack County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+17%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Concord

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Henniker

Importance: 0.38

64 species

-3% vs. current

Loudon

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Boscawen

Importance: 0.37

5 species

+1140% vs. current

Franklin

Importance: 0.36

51 species

+22% vs. current

Merrimack County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-38% vs. current

Dunbarton

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+3000% 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 31 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 31 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Concord

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common12 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common2 obs.

Goodyera tesselata

Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain

Common2 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Occasional2 obs.

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Occasional1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Occasional1 obs.

Ursus americanus

American Black Bear

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Rare1 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Rare1 obs.

Aeshna canadensis

Canada Darner

Rare1 obs.

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