Fairfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fairfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfield 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 Stamford, Fairfield County hosts 64% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 17 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Stamford

+64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common43 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common21 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common18 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common17 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common16 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common15 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional14 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional14 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional13 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional12 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+64% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

+5% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.41

14 species

+614% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Fairfield County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+108%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+64% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

+5% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Darien

Importance: 0.41

14 species

+614% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 17 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Stamford

+64% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common43 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common28 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common21 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common18 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common17 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common17 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common16 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common16 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common15 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Common15 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional14 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional14 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional13 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional12 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare11 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare11 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare11 obs.

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