Upper Nyack

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Nyack ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Clarkstown, 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 Town of Clarkstown nearby has 66% more documented species, Upper Nyack offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Town of Clarkstown County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Clarkstown

-66% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Clarkstown County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Clarkstown

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-66% vs. current

Rockland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% 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 Clarkstown County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-33%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Clarkstown County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Clarkstown

Importance: 0.40

76 species

-66% vs. current

Rockland Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2500% 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 Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional7 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Town of Clarkstown

-66% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common3 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Tilia americana

White Basswood

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Common2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.

Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star-grass

Common1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare1 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Rare1 obs.

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