Town Of Farmington

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Farmington ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 10% more documented species, Town Of Farmington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 25 Hartford County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common8 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Carya glabra

False Shagbark Hickory

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-10% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+181% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1025% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-10% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+6% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+200% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

-6% 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 Hartford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+58%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-10% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+181% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1025% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-10% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+6% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+200% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1400% vs. current

Town Of East Hartford

Importance: 0.39

96 species

-6% 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 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 25 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common8 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common3 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Carya glabra

False Shagbark Hickory

Rare2 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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