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Town Of Avon

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Avon ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in hartford county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 84% more documented species, Town Of Avon offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 25 hartford county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
15
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#15
Regional Rank
Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#15 of 25 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. City of Hartford
-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Digitalis purpurea

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Very Common2 obs.
Campaea perlata

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common1 obs.
Juniperus virginiana

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.
Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common1 obs.
Cypripedium acaule

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common1 obs.
Quercus ilicifolia

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Common1 obs.
Quercus alba

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common1 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.
Euonymus alatus

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common1 obs.
Apocynum androsaemifolium

Apocynum androsaemifolium

Flytrap Dogbane

Occasional1 obs.
Viola pedata

Viola pedata

Birdfoot Violet

Occasional1 obs.
Myriophyllum spicatum

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.
Syringa reticulata

Syringa reticulata

Japanese tree lilac

Occasional1 obs.
Meleagris gallopavo

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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