Aquinnah
Ecosystem Overview
The Aquinnah ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in dukes county, massachusetts, 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. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Andrena asteris
Aster Mining Bee
Setophaga coronata
Myrtle Warbler
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Passerculus sandwichensis
Savannah Sparrow
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Gavia immer
great northern loon
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Cancer irroratus
Rock Crab
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Melospiza lincolnii
Lincoln Sparrow
Centaurea stoebe
spotted knapweed
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Melanoplus femurrubrum
Red-Legged Grasshopper
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Eristalis tenax
Drone Fly
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Aquinnah. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Aquinnahwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.