Rockingham County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rockingham County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham 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. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Rockingham County hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 50 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 50 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common167 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common159 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common112 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common59 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common50 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common46 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common45 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common36 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common34 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common30 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common24 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional24 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional24 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Occasional23 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional23 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional22 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional22 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare22 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Rare21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare20 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+85% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+108% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

+49% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+300% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+96% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+400% 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 Rockingham County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+203%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Portsmouth

Importance: 0.48

54 species

+85% vs. current

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+108% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

+49% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+300% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+96% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+400% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 50 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Portsmouth

+85% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common167 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common159 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common112 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common59 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common50 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Common46 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common45 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common36 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common34 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Common30 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common24 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional24 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional24 obs.

Lycaena hypophlaeas

Occasional23 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional23 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional22 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional22 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare22 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Rare21 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare20 obs.

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