Glen Cove

Ecosystem Overview

The Glen Cove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau 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. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 55 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common7 obs.

Ilyanassa obsoleta

Eastern Mudsnail

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Very Common6 obs.

Hakka himeshimensis

Common5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common5 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common5 obs.

Habronattus agilis

Common4 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Common4 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Occasional4 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional4 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Rare3 obs.

Busycotypus canaliculatus

channeled whelk

Rare3 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

+6% vs. current

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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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Nassau County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

+6% 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 55 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Nassau County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rosa rugosa

japanese rose

Very Common8 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Very Common7 obs.

Ilyanassa obsoleta

Eastern Mudsnail

Very Common6 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Crepidula fornicata

Common Atlantic Slippersnail

Very Common6 obs.

Hakka himeshimensis

Common5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common5 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Common5 obs.

Brevoortia tyrannus

Bony fish

Common5 obs.

Habronattus agilis

Common4 obs.

Mytilus edulis

Blue Mussel

Common4 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Occasional4 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional4 obs.

Geukensia demissa

Ribbed Mussel

Occasional3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Cakile edentula

American sea rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Rare3 obs.

Busycotypus canaliculatus

channeled whelk

Rare3 obs.

Semibalanus balanoides

Acorn Barnacle

Rare3 obs.

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