Rye
Ecosystem Overview
The Rye ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in rockingham 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. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Rye hosts 85% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 50 rockingham county County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Somateria mollissima
Common Eider
Carcinus maenas
European green crab
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Tanacetum vulgare
tansy
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Larus marinus
great black-backed gull
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Chroicocephalus philadelphia
Bonaparte's Gull
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Calidris pusilla
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Mergus serrator
Red-breasted Merganser
Chondrus crispus
Irish Moss, Carragheen
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Erechtites hieraciifolius
American Fireweed
Populus alba
White poplar
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis
green sea urchin
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ryewithin Rockingham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.