Poquott

Ecosystem Overview

The Poquott ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Suffolk County nearby has 73% more documented species, Poquott offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 64 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-73% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Litylenchus crenatae

Very Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Archips grisea

Very Common1 obs.

Marathyssa inficita

Dark Marathyssa Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Rare1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Rare1 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Cinnabar Chanterelle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-73% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+8% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+350% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+125% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-48% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-64% 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

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-73% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+1250% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+8% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+350% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+125% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-48% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+2600% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-64% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 64 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Litylenchus crenatae

Very Common2 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Very Common1 obs.

Tachycines asynamorus

green-house camel-cricket

Very Common1 obs.

Archips grisea

Very Common1 obs.

Marathyssa inficita

Dark Marathyssa Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Nematocampa resistaria

Horned Spanworm Moth

Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.

Yucca filamentosa

Spoon-Leaf Yucca

Common1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common1 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Honckenya peploides

Sea Sandwort

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional1 obs.

Carcinus maenas

European green crab

Rare1 obs.

Branta bernicla

dark-bellied brent goose

Rare1 obs.

Cantharellus cinnabarinus

Cinnabar Chanterelle

Rare1 obs.

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