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Town Of Ledyard

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Ledyard ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in town of ledyard, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Aurora, Town Of Ledyard hosts 475% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 town of ledyard County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 2 locations
50th percentile for diversity
vs. Aurora
+475% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common1 obs.
Papilio polyxenes

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common1 obs.
Dreissena bugensis

Dreissena bugensis

quagga mussel

Very Common1 obs.
Neogobius melanostomus

Neogobius melanostomus

Round goby

Very Common1 obs.
Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common1 obs.
Sayornis phoebe

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common1 obs.
Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common1 obs.
Bucephala albeola

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.
Valerianella locusta

Valerianella locusta

Lewiston cornsalad

Common1 obs.
Buglossoides arvensis

Buglossoides arvensis

White Ironweed

Common1 obs.
Anemone virginiana

Anemone virginiana

Thimbleweed

Common1 obs.
Populus deltoides

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Occasional1 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.
Vinca minor

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.
Veronica persica

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Occasional1 obs.
Plathemis lydia

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional1 obs.
Colymbetes sculptilis

Colymbetes sculptilis

Occasional1 obs.
Euphoria inda

Euphoria inda

Bumble Flower Beetle

Rare1 obs.
Stenonema femoratum

Stenonema femoratum

Rare1 obs.
Lampropeltis triangulum

Lampropeltis triangulum

Eastern Milk Snake

Rare1 obs.

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