Portsmouth

Ecosystem Overview

The Portsmouth ecosystem supports 54 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Exeter, Portsmouth hosts 13% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 50 Rockingham County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 50 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Exeter

+13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Evergestis rimosalis

Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+13% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-19% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+116% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+6% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+170% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Exeter

Importance: 0.42

48 species

+13% vs. current

Derry

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Salem

Importance: 0.39

67 species

-19% vs. current

Londonderry

Importance: 0.38

25 species

+116% vs. current

Rockingham County

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-46% vs. current

Hampton

Importance: 0.38

51 species

+6% vs. current

Plastow

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+5300% vs. current

Stratham

Importance: 0.37

20 species

+170% 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 50 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 50 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Exeter

+13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 54 total documented species.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common2 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Very Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Evergestis rimosalis

Cross-Striped Cabbageworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Hemaris thysbe

Hummingbird Moth

Common1 obs.

Libellula semifasciata

Painted Skimmer

Common1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Common1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Haematopis grataria

Chickweed Geometer

Occasional1 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Occasional1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Vespula vidua

Widow Yellowjacket

Occasional1 obs.

Cosmopepla lintneriana

Twice-Stabbed Stink Bug

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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