Edgartown
Ecosystem Overview
The Edgartown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 81 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 #8 for species diversity among 27 dukes 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 100 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Strymon melinus
Cotton Square Borer
Melanoplus keeleri
Keeler Grasshopper
Conocephalus strictus
Straight-lanced Katydid
Nomotettix cristatus
Crested Grouse Locust
Erynnis baptisiae
Wild Indigo Duskywing
Halictus ligatus
Ligated Furrow Bee
Satyrium edwardsii
Edwards' Hairstreak
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Spharagemon bolli
Boll'S Grasshopper
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Cicindela tranquebarica
Oblique-Lined Tiger Beetle
Orphulella pelidna
Spotted-Winged Grasshopper
Lycaena hypophlaeas
Phyciodes tharos
Pearl Crescent
Melanoplus bivittatus
Twostriped Grasshopper
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Edgartown. 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 Edgartownwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.