North Haven

Ecosystem Overview

The North Haven ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in New Haven 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 #4 for species diversity among 21 New Haven County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Very Common4 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common3 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Rare2 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Haven County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Meriden

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Branford Supply Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 New Haven County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Haven County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

Meriden

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Branford Supply Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 21 locations

81th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Very Common4 obs.

Metcalfa pruinosa

Citrus Flatid Planthopper

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common3 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Vanessa virginiensis

American Lady

Common3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common3 obs.

Quercus palustris

Swamp Oak

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional2 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Rare2 obs.

Heliomata cycladata

Common Spring Moth

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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