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Fishing Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Fishing Pond ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in chittenden county, vermont, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Burlington nearby has 90% more documented species, Fishing Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 16 chittenden county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

10
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#10
Regional Rank
Out of 16 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#10 of 16 locations
38th percentile for diversity
vs. Burlington
-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common2 obs.
Belostoma flumineum

Belostoma flumineum

Very Common2 obs.
Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Very Common1 obs.
Ischnura posita

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Pelocoris femoratus

Pelocoris femoratus

Common1 obs.
Lithobates catesbeianus

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.
Macrobdella decora

Macrobdella decora

Common1 obs.
Euchaetes egle

Euchaetes egle

Milkweed Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.
Notophthalmus viridescens

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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