Hollis

Ecosystem Overview

The Hollis 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, Hollis hosts 45% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 38 locations

97th 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.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Limnoporus canaliculatus

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+64%

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

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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

+64%

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

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% 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

#1 of 38 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

+45% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Very Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common6 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common3 obs.

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Golden Shiner Minnow

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Limnoporus canaliculatus

Common3 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional3 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Scilla siberica

Siberian squill

Occasional3 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Rare3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare2 obs.

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