Port Jefferson

Ecosystem Overview

The Port Jefferson ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Suffolk County nearby has 88% more documented species, Port Jefferson offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 69th 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 64 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena bonariensis

Purple-Top Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha australis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Common1 obs.

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+500% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

-52% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+100% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-56% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-77% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-84% 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

-67%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffolk County

Importance: 0.50

100 species

-88% vs. current

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+500% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

-52% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+100% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-56% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

-77% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

-84% 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

#20

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#20 of 64 locations

69th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffolk County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Very Common1 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena bonariensis

Purple-Top Vervain

Very Common1 obs.

Acalypha australis

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia lathyris

Moleplant

Common1 obs.

Sagina procumbens

procumbent pearlwort

Common1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Common1 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Occasional1 obs.

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