Rensselaer County

Ecosystem Overview

The Rensselaer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Rensselaer County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby City of Troy, Rensselaer County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Rensselaer County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Troy

+32% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Very Common64 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common59 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common56 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common47 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common42 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Common31 obs.

Caulophyllum giganteum

giant blue cohosh

Common26 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common25 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common21 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common19 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common18 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional18 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional16 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional16 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional16 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional14 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare13 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Rare13 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare12 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rensselaer County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Troy

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+32% vs. current

Poestenkill

in City Of Troy

Importance: 0.10

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Rensselaer County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Rensselaer County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Troy

Importance: 0.50

76 species

+32% vs. current

Poestenkill

in City Of Troy

Importance: 0.10

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. City of Troy

+32% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Very Common64 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common59 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common56 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common47 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common42 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Common31 obs.

Caulophyllum giganteum

giant blue cohosh

Common26 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common25 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common21 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common19 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Common18 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional18 obs.

Panax trifolius

Dwarf Ginseng

Occasional16 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional16 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional16 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional14 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare13 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Rare13 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare12 obs.

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