Nassau County

Ecosystem Overview

The Nassau County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Nassau 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 Garden City, Nassau County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 55 Nassau County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 55 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Garden City

+1329% 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 Common421 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common211 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common195 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common143 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common128 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common122 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common112 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common112 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common110 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common105 obs.

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly

Common101 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional100 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional98 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional89 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional87 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional87 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional85 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare85 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare84 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Rare81 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

+6% 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 Nassau County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+245%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Nassau County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Garden City

Importance: 0.43

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mineola

Importance: 0.41

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Lynbrook

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cedarhurst

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Glen Cove

Importance: 0.38

100 species

0% vs. current

Westbury

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Long Beach

Importance: 0.38

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Rockville Centre

Importance: 0.38

94 species

+6% 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 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 55 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Garden City

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common421 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common211 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common195 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common143 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common128 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common122 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common112 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common112 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common110 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common105 obs.

Ilex crenata

Japanese holly

Common101 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional100 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional98 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional89 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional87 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional87 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional85 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Rare85 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare84 obs.

Clethra alnifolia

Sweet Pepperbush

Rare81 obs.

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