Lancaster
Ecosystem Overview
The Lancaster ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in coös county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Berlin, Lancaster hosts 75% more species diversity. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 39 coös county County natural areas, placing it in the 51th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Clostera albosigma
Sigmoid Prominent
Dasylophia thyatiroides
Gray-Spotted Prominent Moth
Smerinthus jamaicensis
Twin Spotted Sphinx
Smerinthus cerisyi
Pachysphinx modesta
Big Poplar Sphinx Moth
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Boletinellus merulioides
Ash Tree Bolete
Taphrina caerulescens
Tapinella atrotomentosa
Velvet-Footed Pax
Pseudeustrotia carneola
Pink-Barred Pseudeustrotia Moth
Cerma cerintha
Tufted Bird-Dropping Moth
Furcula borealis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Coös County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Lancaster. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lancasterwithin Coös County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.