City Of Cohoes

Ecosystem Overview

The City Of Cohoes ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Albany County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Albany County nearby has 79% more documented species, City Of Cohoes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Albany County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Albany County

-79% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Caucasotachea vindobonensis

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Misumessus oblongus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Albany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Albany County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-79% vs. current

Colonie

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+40% vs. current

Thompsons Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Rensselaer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% vs. current

Washington Park Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Tivoli Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2000% 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 Albany County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Albany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Albany County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-79% vs. current

Colonie

Importance: 0.39

15 species

+40% vs. current

Thompsons Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+320% vs. current

Rensselaer Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+425% vs. current

Washington Park Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Tivoli Lake

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+2000% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Albany County

-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.

Caucasotachea vindobonensis

Very Common2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.

Misumessus oblongus

Rare1 obs.

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