Riverside

Ecosystem Overview

The Riverside ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Chittenden County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington nearby has 40% more documented species, Riverside offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

-29% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% 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 Chittenden County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-40% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-40% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

-29% vs. current

Fishing Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1900% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5900% 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 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 16 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common4 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Occasional2 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Phyllocnistis insignis

Rare1 obs.

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