Fishing Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Fishing Pond ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Chittenden County, Vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington nearby has 90% more documented species, Fishing Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 16 Chittenden County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 16 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Belostoma flumineum

Very Common2 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Pelocoris femoratus

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Macrobdella decora

Common1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-90% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

-88% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% 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

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chittenden County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Burlington

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-90% vs. current

Chittenden County

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Winooski

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-90% vs. current

Colchester Pond

Importance: 0.35

85 species

-88% vs. current

Preston Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+150% vs. current

Shelburne Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

Lake Iroquois

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Burr Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 16 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Burlington

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Belostoma flumineum

Very Common2 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Pelocoris femoratus

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Macrobdella decora

Common1 obs.

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common1 obs.

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