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Stamford

Ecosystem Overview

The Stamford ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in fairfield county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Westport nearby has 39% more documented species, Stamford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 17 fairfield county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

61
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
56
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
31
Common Species
Frequently observed species
30
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species
Common18 species
Occasional18 species
Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 17 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Westport
-39% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Larus smithsonianus

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common8 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common3 obs.
Cygnus olor

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common2 obs.
Branta bernicla

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Very Common2 obs.
Crassostrea virginica

Crassostrea virginica

American oyster

Very Common2 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common2 obs.
Myiopsitta monachus

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common1 obs.
Thamnophis sirtalis

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Geukensia demissa

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Common1 obs.
Bucephala clangula

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Common1 obs.
Dolomedes scriptus

Dolomedes scriptus

Occasional1 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Nyctanassa violacea

Nyctanassa violacea

Yellow-Crowned Night Heron

Occasional1 obs.
Plectrophenax nivalis

Plectrophenax nivalis

snow bunting

Occasional1 obs.
Larus marinus

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Occasional1 obs.
Adelges abietis

Adelges abietis

Pineapple-Gall Adelgid

Occasional1 obs.
Bucephala islandica

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Rare1 obs.
Vanessa atalanta

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare1 obs.
Neolasioptera boehmeriae

Neolasioptera boehmeriae

Rare1 obs.

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