Brookline

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookline ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 53 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 17% more documented species, Brookline offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 38 Hillsborough County County natural areas, placing it in the 66th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 38 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Occasional1 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-17% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-37% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+97% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-14% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-43% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+111% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-43% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+714% 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

-7%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nashua

Importance: 0.56

69 species

-17% vs. current

Manchester

Importance: 0.49

90 species

-37% vs. current

Goffstown

Importance: 0.39

29 species

+97% vs. current

Peterborough

Importance: 0.38

66 species

-14% vs. current

Merrimack

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-43% vs. current

Bedford

Importance: 0.38

27 species

+111% vs. current

Hillsborough County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-43% vs. current

Francestown

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+714% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 38 locations

66th percentile for diversity

vs. Nashua

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common3 obs.

Hyphantria cunea

Autumn Webworm

Very Common3 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common2 obs.

Acericecis ocellaris

Very Common2 obs.

Rhus copallina

Black Sumac

Common2 obs.

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinalflower

Common2 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Common2 obs.

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Phaeocalicium polyporaeum

Occasional1 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus corax

common raven

Occasional1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

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