Center Harbor

Ecosystem Overview

The Center Harbor ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Laconia nearby has 29% more documented species, Center Harbor offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 68th 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Cortinarius corrugatus

Very Common2 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus quadratus

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Common1 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Occasional1 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-29% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-28% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-29% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-19% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1320% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+196% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+788% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% 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

+34%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-29% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-28% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-29% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-19% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1320% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+196% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+788% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3450% 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 Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 19 locations

68th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Cortinarius corrugatus

Very Common2 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus quadratus

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common2 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Common1 obs.

Zeuzera pyrina

Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Chaoborus punctipennis

Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Macrostemum zebratum

Occasional1 obs.

Panopoda rufimargo

Red-Lined Panopoda Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pangrapta decoralis

Decorated Owlet

Occasional1 obs.

Gluphisia septentrionis

Common Gluphisia

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron reticulatum

Banded Net-Winged Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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