Darien

Ecosystem Overview

The Darien ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Stamford nearby has 77% more documented species, Darien offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 17 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Stamford

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum amarum

Bitter Panicum

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Common1 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

-77% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-86% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-85% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Fairfield County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

-77% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-86% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-85% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-86% vs. current

Fourteen Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+75% vs. current

Lake McDougall

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+367% vs. current

Frash Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 17 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Stamford

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Mergus serrator

Red-breasted Merganser

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Dichanthelium clandestinum

Hidden Panicgrass

Very Common1 obs.

Panicum amarum

Bitter Panicum

Common1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Common1 obs.

Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium

Fragrant Everlasting

Common1 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Common1 obs.

Symphyotrichum tenuifolium

perennial salt-marsh aster

Common1 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Vincetoxicum nigrum

dark vincetoxicum

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

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