Penikese Island
Ecosystem Overview
The Penikese Island ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in dukes county, massachusetts, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Martha's Vineyard nearby has 19% more documented species, Penikese Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 27 dukes county County natural areas, placing it in the 63th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Teucrium canadense
Wood Sage
Datura stramonium
thorn-apple
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Spilosoma virginica
Yellow Woolly Bear
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Glaucium flavum
yellow hornpoppy
Lathyrus japonicus
sea pea
Solanum lycopersicum
tomato
Lysimachia arvensis
Poor Man'S Weatherglass
Hibiscus moscheutos
mallow-rose
Xenox tigrinus
Tiger Bee Fly
Sphex ichneumoneus
Great Golden Digger Wasp
Pyrrharctia isabella
Isabella Tiger Moth
Ancyloxypha numitor
Least Skipper
Pieris rapae
small white
Phoebis sennae
Cloudless Sulphur
Cercyonis pegala
Common Wood Nymph
Automeris io
Io Moth
Leptinotarsa decemlineata
Leaf beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Dukes County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Penikese Island. 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 Penikese Islandwithin Dukes County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.