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Littleton

Ecosystem Overview

The Littleton ecosystem supports 24 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in grafton county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Hanover nearby has 76% more documented species, Littleton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 52 grafton county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

24
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
13
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#25
Regional Rank
Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common8 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#25 of 52 locations
52th percentile for diversity
vs. Hanover
-76% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 24 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.
Abies balsamea

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common2 obs.
Acer rubrum

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.
Polistes fuscatus

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.
Lophocampa maculata

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.
Dumetella carolinensis

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common1 obs.
Strix varia

Strix varia

barred owl

Common1 obs.
Humidicutis marginata

Humidicutis marginata

Common1 obs.
Hypomyces lactifluorum

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.
Leotia lubrica

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common1 obs.
Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional1 obs.
Viburnum lantanoides

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional1 obs.
Diervilla lonicera

Diervilla lonicera

Northern Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.
Vicia cracca

Vicia cracca

Bird vetch

Occasional1 obs.
Oclemena acuminata

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional1 obs.
Suillus americanus

Suillus americanus

Occasional1 obs.
Echinocystis lobata

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Rare1 obs.
Betula alleghaniensis

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Rare1 obs.
Betula papyrifera

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Rare1 obs.

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