Saratoga County

Ecosystem Overview

The Saratoga County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Saratoga 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 Ballston Lake, Saratoga County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Saratoga County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballston Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common115 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common35 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common25 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common25 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common23 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common18 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common18 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common13 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common13 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional12 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional12 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional11 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional10 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare9 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Rare9 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saratoga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Saratoga Springs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Loughberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.17

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 Saratoga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+186%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Saratoga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

City Of Saratoga Springs

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Loughberry Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Saratoga Lake

Importance: 0.17

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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Ballston Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common115 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common35 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common31 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common25 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common25 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common23 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common18 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common18 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common13 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common13 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common13 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional12 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional12 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional11 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional10 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional10 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Rare9 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Rare9 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare9 obs.

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