Town Of East Hartford

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of East Hartford ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 4% more documented species, Town Of East Hartford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 25 Hartford County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-4% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Polytrichum piliferum

Bristly Haircap

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Arctium lappa

Greater Burdock

Very Common2 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common2 obs.

Olethreutes appendiceum

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-4% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+200% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+13% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

+7% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+220% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1500% 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

+71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Hartford County County, Connecticut

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Hartford

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-4% vs. current

Town Of New Britain

Importance: 0.45

32 species

+200% vs. current

Town Of Bristol

Importance: 0.44

8 species

+1100% vs. current

Hartford County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-4% vs. current

Town Of West Hartford

Importance: 0.41

85 species

+13% vs. current

Town Of Farmington

Importance: 0.39

90 species

+7% vs. current

Town Of Windsor

Importance: 0.39

30 species

+220% vs. current

Town Of Wethersfield

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1500% 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 Common20 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 25 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Hartford

-4% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Polytrichum piliferum

Bristly Haircap

Very Common2 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Arctium lappa

Greater Burdock

Very Common2 obs.

Carex stipata

Owlfruit sedge

Common2 obs.

Olethreutes appendiceum

Common2 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common2 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common2 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Occasional2 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional2 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional2 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Occasional2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional2 obs.

Mystacides sepulchralis

Occasional1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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