Delaware County

Ecosystem Overview

The Delaware County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, 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. Compared to nearby Clapper Lake, Delaware County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clapper Lake

+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 Common135 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common28 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common18 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common13 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common13 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common12 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common12 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common12 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common11 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common10 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional10 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional10 obs.

Amauromyza flavifrons

Occasional10 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Occasional9 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delaware County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Harpersfield

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Town Of Kortright

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Delaware County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Town Of Harpersfield

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Town Of Kortright

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Clapper Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common135 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common28 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common18 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common13 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common13 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common12 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common12 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Common12 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common11 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common10 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional10 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional10 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional10 obs.

Amauromyza flavifrons

Occasional10 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Occasional9 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Rare9 obs.

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