Meriden

Ecosystem Overview

The Meriden ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in New Haven 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 21 New Haven County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Haven County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

North Haven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Branford Supply Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 New Haven County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New Haven County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

New Haven

Importance: 0.55

100 species

0% vs. current

New Haven County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

North Haven

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Hamden

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mill River

Importance: 0.35

29 species

+245% vs. current

Branford Supply Pond

Importance: 0.35

14 species

+614% vs. current

Baldwins Pond

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Iris Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 21 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. New Haven

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common5 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common3 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Common3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional3 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional3 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare2 obs.

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