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Town Of Newington

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Newington ecosystem supports 49 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in hartford county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 51% more documented species, Town Of Newington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 25 hartford county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

49
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
48
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
25
Common Species
Frequently observed species
24
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#8
Regional Rank
Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common15 species
Occasional15 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#8 of 25 locations
68th percentile for diversity
vs. City of Hartford
-51% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 49 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.
Mergus merganser

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common3 obs.
Enallagma civile

Enallagma civile

Familiar Bluet

Very Common2 obs.
Argia moesta

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Very Common2 obs.
Pachydiplax longipennis

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.
Colaptes auratus

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.
Argia fumipennis

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common2 obs.
Erynnis baptisiae

Erynnis baptisiae

Wild Indigo Duskywing

Common2 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.
Papilio troilus

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional1 obs.
Libellula luctuosa

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.
Oncopeltus fasciatus

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.
Melanerpes carolinus

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.
Chrysemys picta

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Chelydra serpentina

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.
Pseudacris crucifer

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.
Salticus scenicus

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Rare1 obs.
Pantala flavescens

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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