Alton

Ecosystem Overview

The Alton ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Belknap County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Laconia nearby has 25% more documented species, Alton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 19 Belknap County County natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Very Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-25% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-24% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-15% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+213% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+838% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3650% 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

+42%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Laconia

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-25% vs. current

Gilford

Importance: 0.37

99 species

-24% vs. current

Belknap County

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-25% vs. current

Meredith

Importance: 0.36

88 species

-15% vs. current

Barnstead

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+1400% vs. current

Gilmanton

Importance: 0.35

24 species

+213% vs. current

Sanbornton

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+838% vs. current

Winnisquam Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+3650% 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 Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 19 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Laconia

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Lucilia sericata

Blow fly

Very Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Very Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Photinus corrusca

Winter Firefly

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common3 obs.

Capnoides sempervirens

Pale-Corydalis

Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare2 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare2 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Rare2 obs.

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