Norwich
Ecosystem Overview
The Norwich ecosystem supports 96 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in new london county, connecticut, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Silvias Pond, Norwich hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 new london county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 96 total documented species.
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Cymbalaria muralis
Kenilworth ivy
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Chelidonium majus
greater celandine
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Pyrola americana
American Wintergreen
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Smilax rotundifolia
Common Catbriar
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Callinectes sapidus
blue swimming crab
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