Yonkers

Ecosystem Overview

The Yonkers ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester 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 #2 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 96th 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 52 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Westchester County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Very Common40 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common38 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common7 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common6 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common4 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Occasional4 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Rare3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+64% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+37% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% 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 Westchester County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+64% vs. current

New Rochelle

Importance: 0.46

73 species

+37% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+100% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+567% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+1011% 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 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 52 locations

96th percentile for diversity

vs. Westchester County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Very Common40 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common38 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common8 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common8 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common7 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common6 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common5 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common5 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common4 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional4 obs.

Litylenchus crenatae

Occasional4 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional3 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Rare3 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Rare3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare3 obs.

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