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Town Of Simsbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Simsbury ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in hartford county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While City of Hartford nearby has 23% more documented species, Town Of Simsbury offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 25 hartford county County natural areas, placing it in the 72th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

77
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
73
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
39
Common Species
Frequently observed species
38
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#7
Regional Rank
Out of 25 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species
Common23 species
Occasional23 species
Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#7 of 25 locations
72th percentile for diversity
vs. City of Hartford
-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.
Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.
Monotropa uniflora

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common2 obs.
Ageratina altissima

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common2 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common2 obs.
Acer pensylvanicum

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.
Frangula alnus

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common2 obs.
Collinsonia canadensis

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Common2 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common2 obs.
Chimaphila maculata

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.
Linaria vulgaris

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional2 obs.
Reynoutria japonica

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional2 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.
Micrathena gracilis

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Occasional1 obs.
Pisaurina mira

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Occasional1 obs.
Zelus luridus

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.
Dyspteris abortivaria

Dyspteris abortivaria

Bad-Wing Moth

Rare1 obs.
Calopteron terminale

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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