Westport

Ecosystem Overview

The Westport ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 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, Westport hosts 64% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Fairfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

#2 of 17 locations

88th 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 Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common7 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common4 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

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

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

+5% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

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 Comparison

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

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

+5% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Fairfield County

Importance: 0.45

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

#2 of 17 locations

88th 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 Common9 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Very Common7 obs.

Colias eurytheme

Orange Sulphur

Very Common7 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common6 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common4 obs.

Vanessa cardui

painted lady

Common4 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common4 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common4 obs.

Prochoerodes lineola

Large Maple Spanworm Moth

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Occasional3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional3 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Occasional3 obs.

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare3 obs.

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