Sullivan County

Ecosystem Overview

The Sullivan County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Sullivan 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 Dixie Lake, Sullivan County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Sullivan 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. Dixie 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 Common216 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common11 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common10 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Very Common10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common7 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common7 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional6 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional6 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional6 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Occasional5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Josephs Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mongaup Falls Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 Sullivan County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saint Josephs Lake

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mongaup Falls Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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. Dixie Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common216 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common11 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common10 obs.

Silene flos-cuculi

Ragged robin

Very Common10 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common9 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common8 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common8 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common8 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common7 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common7 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common7 obs.

Persicaria sagittata

Arrowleaf Tearthumb

Occasional6 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Occasional6 obs.

Leucanthemum vulgare

ox-eye daisy

Occasional6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional6 obs.

Desmodium canadense

Canada Tick-Clover

Occasional5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Rare5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare5 obs.

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