Exeter

Ecosystem Overview

The Exeter ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Portsmouth nearby has 11% more documented species, Exeter offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 50 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 50 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-11% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-28% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+92% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-52% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

-6% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+140% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

-11% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-28% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+92% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-52% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

-6% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4700% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+140% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common15 species

Occasional14 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 50 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Chlidonias niger

Black Tern

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare1 obs.

Lynx rufus

Lince Americano

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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