Canaan
Ecosystem Overview
The Canaan ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, 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 #3 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Semotilus atromaculatus
Chub
Linnaea borealis
twinflower
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Rhinichthys cataractae
Longnose Dace
Larix laricina
Tamarack
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Luxilus cornutus
Common shiner
Gaylussacia baccata
black huckleberry
Dryopteris cristata
crested buckler-fern
Cypripedium acaule
Lady'S-Slipper Orchid
Rhododendron groenlandicum
Labrador-Tea
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Frangula alnus
Frangula
Rubus pubescens
Creeping Red Raspberry
Maianthemum trifolium
Three-Leaved Solomon'S-Plume
Acer pensylvanicum
Moose Maple
Eriophorum virginicum
Tawny Cotton-Grass
Pyrausta acrionalis
Mint-Loving Pyrausta Moth
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Canaanwithin Grafton County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.