Groton

Ecosystem Overview

The Groton ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 60 taxonomic genera. Located in Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Connecticut nearby has 38% more documented species, Groton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 104 Connecticut natural areas, placing it in the 74th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 104 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 104 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Connecticut

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Common2 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Occasional2 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional2 obs.

Costoanachis translirata

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Connecticut

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-38% vs. current

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-38% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-38% vs. current

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+2% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-38% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-35% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% 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 Connecticut.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-35%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

Connecticut

Importance: 0.72

100 species

-38% vs. current

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-38% vs. current

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-38% vs. current

Stamford

Importance: 0.51

61 species

+2% vs. current

New London

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-38% vs. current

Westport

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Greenwich

Importance: 0.48

95 species

-35% vs. current

Norwalk

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-38% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 104 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 104 locations

74th percentile for diversity

vs. Connecticut

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Very Common3 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Very Common3 obs.

Littorina littorea

Common periwinkle

Very Common3 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Common3 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common2 obs.

Urosalpinx cinerea

American Sting Winkle

Common2 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Occasional2 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Occasional2 obs.

Rhus glabra

Scarlet Sumach

Occasional2 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Occasional2 obs.

Eristalis transversa

Occasional2 obs.

Costoanachis translirata

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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