Hartford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Hartford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, 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 #1 for species diversity among 25 Hartford County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 25 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common45 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common45 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common42 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common41 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common38 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common37 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common34 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common32 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common31 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional31 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional28 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional24 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional24 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare23 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare23 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare23 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+213% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

+11% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+233% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

+4% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Hartford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+79%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+213% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+18% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

+11% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+233% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

+4% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 25 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common47 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common45 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common45 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common42 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common41 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common38 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common37 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common34 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common34 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Common32 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common31 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional31 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional28 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional25 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional25 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional24 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional24 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Rare23 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare23 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare23 obs.

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