Belknap County

Ecosystem Overview

The Belknap County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common64 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common58 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common27 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common27 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common25 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common13 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common13 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common13 obs.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Common12 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common11 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common11 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional10 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional9 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Occasional9 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional8 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare8 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare8 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

+1% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+14% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+33% 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 Belknap County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

+1% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

+14% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+317% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

+33% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common64 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common58 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common27 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Very Common27 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common25 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common13 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common13 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common13 obs.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Common12 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common11 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common11 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional10 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional10 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional9 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Occasional9 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional9 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Occasional8 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Rare8 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare8 obs.

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