Rutland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rutland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Rutland County, Vermont, 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. Compared to nearby Rutland, Rutland County hosts 82% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Rutland County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland

+82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common111 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common92 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common86 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common73 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common67 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common63 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common61 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common58 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common56 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common55 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common54 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional47 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional45 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional45 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional40 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Occasional38 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare36 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Rare35 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare34 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

+82% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Bomoseen

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Rutland County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+614%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Rutland County County, Vermont

Nearby Natural Areas

Rutland

Importance: 0.44

55 species

+82% vs. current

Lake Hortonia

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Lake Bomoseen

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+669% vs. current

Halfmoon Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Breese Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Spring Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Leffert's Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

North Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Rutland

+82% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common111 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common92 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common86 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common73 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common67 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common63 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common61 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common58 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Common56 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common55 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common54 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional47 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional45 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Occasional45 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional40 obs.

Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip

Occasional38 obs.

Haemorhous purpureus

Purple/Cassin'S Finch

Occasional37 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare36 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Rare35 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare34 obs.

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