Montebello

Ecosystem Overview

The Montebello ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Ramapo, 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Town of Ramapo County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Ramapo

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Very Common4 obs.

Myxosargus nigricormis

Common4 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common3 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Common3 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common3 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Allonemobius maculatus

Larger Spotted Ground Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Rhagio punctipennis

Occasional2 obs.

Microchrysa polita

Soldier fly

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Pedilus lugubris

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Town of Ramapo County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Ramapo

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Suffern

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Willow Tree Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sloatsburg

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillburn

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Airmont

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Wesley Hills

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 Town of Ramapo County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Town of Ramapo County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Ramapo

Importance: 0.40

100 species

0% vs. current

Suffern

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Willow Tree Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sloatsburg

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillburn

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Airmont

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Wesley Hills

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Ramapo

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common9 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Very Common4 obs.

Myxosargus nigricormis

Common4 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Common3 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common3 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Common3 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Common3 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common3 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional3 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Occasional2 obs.

Allonemobius maculatus

Larger Spotted Ground Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Rhagio punctipennis

Occasional2 obs.

Microchrysa polita

Soldier fly

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare2 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Rare2 obs.

Pedilus lugubris

Rare2 obs.

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