New Rochelle

Ecosystem Overview

The New Rochelle ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Westchester County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Yonkers nearby has 27% more documented species, New Rochelle offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 52 Westchester County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 52 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-27% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Cardellina canadensis

Canada Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Compsobata univitta

Common1 obs.

Aedes albopictus

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Platorchestia platensis

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Lasionycteris noctivagans

Silberhaarfledermaus

Occasional1 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-27% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-27% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+20% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+46% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+387% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+630% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+711% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+70%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Yonkers

Importance: 0.52

100 species

-27% vs. current

Westchester County

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-27% vs. current

White Plains

Importance: 0.46

61 species

+20% vs. current

Peekskill

Importance: 0.44

50 species

+46% vs. current

Mount Vernon

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+3550% vs. current

Tarrytown

in Town Of Greenburgh

Importance: 0.41

15 species

+387% vs. current

Scarsdale

Importance: 0.41

10 species

+630% vs. current

Ossining

in Town Of Ossining

Importance: 0.39

9 species

+711% 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

#13

Regional Rank

Out of 52 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#13 of 52 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Yonkers

-27% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Very Common2 obs.

Cardellina canadensis

Canada Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Common2 obs.

Myiopsitta monachus

Monk parakeet

Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common1 obs.

Compsobata univitta

Common1 obs.

Aedes albopictus

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Merodon equestris

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Platorchestia platensis

Occasional1 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Occasional1 obs.

Lasionycteris noctivagans

Silberhaarfledermaus

Occasional1 obs.

Mercenaria mercenaria

hard shell

Occasional1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare1 obs.

Sericomyia chrysotoxoides

Rare1 obs.

Bombus citrinus

Lemon cuckoo bumble bee

Rare1 obs.

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