Ulster County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ulster County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Ulster 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Ulster County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingston

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 Common77 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common63 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common35 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common21 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common21 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common19 obs.

Fiorinia externa

elongate hemlock scale

Common19 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common19 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common17 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common16 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional16 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional15 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare14 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ulster County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kingston

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Mohonk Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Upper Ashokan Reservoir

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% 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 Ulster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ulster County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kingston

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Mohonk Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Upper Ashokan Reservoir

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingston

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common77 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common63 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common35 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common21 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common21 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common21 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common19 obs.

Fiorinia externa

elongate hemlock scale

Common19 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common19 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common17 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common16 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional16 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional16 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional15 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional15 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Occasional14 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Rare14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare14 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare14 obs.

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