Gilmanton

Ecosystem Overview

The Gilmanton ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Laconia nearby has 76% more documented species, Gilmanton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 53th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-76% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Common2 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Eupeodes perplexus

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Rare1 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Rare1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-76% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-76% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-73% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+380% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+200% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-68% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-76% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-76% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-76% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-73% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+380% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+200% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1100% vs. current

Alton

Importance: 0.35

75 species

-68% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 19 locations

53th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common2 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Common2 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common1 obs.

Eupeodes perplexus

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Rare1 obs.

Chauliodes pectinicornis

Summer Fishfly

Rare1 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

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