Niskayuna

Ecosystem Overview

The Niskayuna ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Schenectady 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. Compared to nearby Schenectady, Niskayuna hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Schenectady County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Schenectady

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Schenectady County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Schenectady

Importance: 0.53

19 species

+426% vs. current

Schenectady County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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 Schenectady County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Schenectady County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Schenectady

Importance: 0.53

19 species

+426% vs. current

Schenectady County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Schenectady

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common6 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common5 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common5 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional3 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional3 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare2 obs.

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