Nissequogue

Ecosystem Overview

The Nissequogue ecosystem supports 75 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Suffolk County nearby has 25% more documented species, Nissequogue offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 64 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-25% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common2 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common2 obs.

Artemisia stelleriana

Oldwoman

Common2 obs.

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+168%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-25% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+200% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+525% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+178% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+44% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+7400% 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 Suffolk County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+168%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-25% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+3650% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+200% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1150% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+525% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+178% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+44% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+7400% 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common22 species

Occasional23 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 64 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-25% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 75 total documented species.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common2 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Common2 obs.

Artemisia stelleriana

Oldwoman

Common2 obs.

Limonium carolinianum

Carolina sea-lavender

Common2 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Stomoxys calcitrans

Stable Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Megachile sculpturalis

Sculptured Resin Bee

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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