Town Of Simsbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Simsbury ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 23% more documented species, Town Of Simsbury offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 25 Hartford County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 25 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-23% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+141% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+863% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-23% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

-9% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

-14% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+157% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1183% 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

+38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-23% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+141% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+863% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-23% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

-9% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

-14% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+157% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1183% 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 Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 25 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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