Attleboro
Ecosystem Overview
The Attleboro ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in bristol county, massachusetts, 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. Compared to nearby Taunton, Attleboro hosts 140% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 27 bristol county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.
Acer rubrum
Maple
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Osmunda spectabilis
American Royal Fern
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
Clethra alnifolia
Sweet Pepperbush
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Cylindroiulus punctatus
blunt-tailed millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bristol County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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