Schenectady

Ecosystem Overview

The Schenectady ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Schenectady County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Schenectady County nearby has 81% more documented species, Schenectady offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 Schenectady County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Schenectady County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Morchella punctipes

Occasional1 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Rare1 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Schenectady County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Niskayuna

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-81% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Schenectady County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-81% vs. current

Niskayuna

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-81% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 3 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Schenectady County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Very Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Berteroa incana

hoary alison

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Morchella punctipes

Occasional1 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional1 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional1 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Occasional1 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Rare1 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Rare1 obs.

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