Barrington

Ecosystem Overview

The Barrington ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Strafford County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Dover nearby has 57% more documented species, Barrington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 14 Strafford County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-57% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Smicronyx sculpticollis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Common1 obs.

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

aster leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Colladonus clitellarius

The saddleback leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Habronattus decorus

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus corporalis

Corporal

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Rare1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-57% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

-52% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+88% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1400% 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 Strafford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-32%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Dover

Importance: 0.41

70 species

-57% vs. current

Durham

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-70% vs. current

Rochester

Importance: 0.38

63 species

-52% vs. current

Somersworth

Importance: 0.38

16 species

+88% vs. current

Strafford County

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-70% vs. current

Willand Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Madbury

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2900% vs. current

Farmington

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+1400% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 14 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Dover

-57% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Disonycha pensylvanica

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Smicronyx sculpticollis

Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Common1 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Spilosoma congrua

Agreeable Tiger Moth

Common1 obs.

Clastoptera proteus

Common1 obs.

Macrosteles quadrilineatus

aster leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Colladonus clitellarius

The saddleback leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Mormidea lugens

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Habronattus decorus

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus corporalis

Corporal

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Rare1 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare1 obs.

Vaccinium angustifolium

Sweet Lowbush Blueberry

Rare1 obs.

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