Long Beach

Ecosystem Overview

The Long Beach ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 2 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 96% more documented species, Long Beach offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #42 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 24th 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 55 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-96% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

-43% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

-43% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+300% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

0% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-96% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

-78% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-96% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-90%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-96% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

-43% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

-43% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+300% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

0% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-96% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

-78% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

-96% 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

#42

Regional Rank

Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#42 of 55 locations

24th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

-96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Very Common2 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Very Common1 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common1 obs.

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