Litchfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Litchfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Litchfield 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. Compared to nearby Lake Harwinton, Litchfield County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Litchfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Harwinton

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common10 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common9 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common9 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional7 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional7 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Litchfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hatch Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mohawk Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wononskopomuc Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Litchfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Litchfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Tyler Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Hatch Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mohawk Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Wononskopomuc Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Harwinton

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common15 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common10 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common10 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common9 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common9 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common9 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common9 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common8 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Common8 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional8 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional7 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional7 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional7 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional7 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional7 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare6 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Rare6 obs.

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