Amherst

Ecosystem Overview

The Amherst ecosystem supports 58 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nashua nearby has 16% more documented species, Amherst offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 38 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-16% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common7 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common6 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Very Common5 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common4 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common2 obs.

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-16% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-36% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+100% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-12% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-42% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+115% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-42% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+729% 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

-5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-16% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-36% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+100% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-12% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-42% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+115% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-42% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+729% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 38 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-16% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 58 total documented species.

Drosera intermedia

oblong-leaved sundew

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common7 obs.

Chamaedaphne calyculata

Dwarf Cassandra

Very Common6 obs.

Vaccinium oxycoccos

Cranberry

Very Common5 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Very Common4 obs.

Drosera rotundifolia

round-leaved sundew

Common4 obs.

Calopogon tuberosus

Grass-Pink

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron canadense

Canadian Rhododendron

Common3 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Kalmia polifolia

Swamp Laurel

Common2 obs.

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Occasional2 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Occasional2 obs.

Picea mariana

Bog Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Andromeda polifolia

bog-rosemary

Occasional2 obs.

Peltandra virginica

Virginia Peltandra

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Rare2 obs.

Larix laricina

Tamarack

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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