Nashua

Ecosystem Overview

The Nashua ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough 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. While Manchester nearby has 23% more documented species, Nashua offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 38 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Manchester

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Scleroderma citrinum

Common Earthball

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Entodon seductrix

Seductive Entodon Moss

Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Common2 obs.

Trichaptum abietinum

Purplepore Bracket

Common2 obs.

Megamelus davisi

Common1 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Occasional1 obs.

Platycentropus radiatus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-23% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+138% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+5% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-31% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+156% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-31% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+886% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+19% 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

+15%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-23% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+138% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

+5% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-31% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+156% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-31% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+886% vs. current

Amherst

Importance: 0.36

58 species

+19% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 38 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Manchester

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Scleroderma citrinum

Common Earthball

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Fomitopsis betulina

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Entodon seductrix

Seductive Entodon Moss

Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Common2 obs.

Trichaptum abietinum

Purplepore Bracket

Common2 obs.

Megamelus davisi

Common1 obs.

Rhipidia maculata

Occasional1 obs.

Platycentropus radiatus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Occasional1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Rare1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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