Pownal

Ecosystem Overview

The Pownal ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Pownal, Vermont, 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 Hoosic River, Pownal hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Pownal County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoosic River

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common28 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common7 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common7 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common6 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Rare4 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare3 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pownal County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

South Stream Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 Pownal County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Pownal County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

South Stream Pond

Importance: 0.20

11 species

+809% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Hoosic River

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common28 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common10 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common9 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common7 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common7 obs.

Coccinella septempunctata

7-spot ladybird

Common7 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common7 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Common6 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common5 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Occasional4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Occasional4 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Asclepias quadrifolia

Whorled Milkweed

Rare4 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare3 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Rare3 obs.

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