Salem
Ecosystem Overview
The Salem ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in rockingham county, new hampshire, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Portsmouth, Salem hosts 24% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 50 rockingham county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Phallus ravenelii
Ravenel'S Stinkhorn
Hypholoma lateritium
Brick Cap
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Stereum lobatum
Irpex lacteus
Agrocybe praecox
Spring Fieldcap
Baeospora myosura
Conifercone Cap
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Suillus americanus
Fomitopsis betulina
Sarcomyxa serotina
Dacrymyces spathularius
Simocybe centunculus
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Herpyllus ecclesiasticus
Parson Spider
Parallelia bistriaris
Maple Looper Moth
Pachydiplax longipennis
Blue Dasher
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rockingham County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Salemwithin Rockingham County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.