Twin Lakes

Ecosystem Overview

The Twin Lakes ecosystem supports 87 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Bronx County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bronx County nearby has 13% more documented species, Twin Lakes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Bronx County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bronx County

-13% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common6 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common6 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common5 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional3 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Rare3 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bronx County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-13% vs. current

Van Cortlandt Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+85% vs. current

Crotona Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4250% vs. current

Woodlawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8600% vs. current

Reflecting Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8600% 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 Bronx County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+190%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bronx County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

-13% vs. current

Van Cortlandt Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+85% vs. current

Crotona Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4250% vs. current

Woodlawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8600% vs. current

Reflecting Pool

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common26 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bronx County

-13% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 87 total documented species.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common17 obs.

Hibiscus moscheutos

mallow-rose

Very Common9 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common8 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common6 obs.

Ulmus americana

American elm

Common6 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common6 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common5 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common5 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common4 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common4 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional4 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional4 obs.

Veronica arvensis

wall speedwell

Occasional3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional3 obs.

Spatula clypeata

Northern Shoveler

Occasional3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Occasional3 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Rare3 obs.

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Rare3 obs.

Lophodytes cucullatus

Hooded Merganser

Rare3 obs.

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