Glens Falls

Ecosystem Overview

The Glens Falls ecosystem supports 8 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Warren County nearby has 92% more documented species, Glens Falls offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Warren County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-92% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Very Common1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-92% vs. current

Queensbury

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-68% vs. current

Sherman Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Glen Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Crandall Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% 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 Warren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-92% vs. current

Queensbury

Importance: 0.35

25 species

-68% vs. current

Sherman Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+14% vs. current

Glen Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% vs. current

Crandall Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+700% 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 Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-92% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 8 total documented species.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common1 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Very Common1 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common1 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

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