West Haven

Ecosystem Overview

The West Haven ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Connecticut nearby has 33% more documented species, West Haven offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #26 for species diversity among 104 Connecticut natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 104 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 104 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Connecticut

-33% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Melampus bidentatus

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Connecticut

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-33% vs. current

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-33% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-33% vs. current

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+10% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-33% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-29% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-33% 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 Connecticut.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-29%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Connecticut

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-33% vs. current

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-33% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-33% vs. current

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+10% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-33% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-33% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-29% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-33% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#26

Regional Rank

Out of 104 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#26 of 104 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Connecticut

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Very Common7 obs.

Erythrodiplax berenice

Seaside Dragonlet

Very Common6 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common4 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common3 obs.

Melampus bidentatus

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common2 obs.

Regulus satrapa

Golden-crowned Kinglet

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Callinectes sapidus

blue swimming crab

Occasional2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Parkesia noveboracensis

Northern Waterthrush

Occasional2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional2 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Pantala hymenaea

Spot-winged Glider

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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