Bronx County

Ecosystem Overview

The Bronx County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Bronx 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 Crotona Pond, Bronx County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Bronx County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Crotona Pond

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common5,144 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2,403 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common412 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common369 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common323 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common293 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Common261 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common260 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common244 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common238 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common200 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional174 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional169 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional168 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional167 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional160 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Occasional153 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare150 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare142 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare130 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bronx County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% vs. current

Van Cortlandt Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Crotona Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Woodlawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reflecting Pool

Importance: 0.35

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 Bronx County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+257%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Bronx County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Twin Lakes

Importance: 0.35

87 species

+15% vs. current

Van Cortlandt Lake

Importance: 0.35

47 species

+113% vs. current

Crotona Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Woodlawn Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Reflecting Pool

Importance: 0.35

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Crotona Pond

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common5,144 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2,403 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common412 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common369 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common323 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common293 obs.

Aralia elata

Japanese Angelica-Tree

Common261 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common260 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common244 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common238 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common200 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional174 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional169 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional168 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional167 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional160 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Occasional153 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare150 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Rare142 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare130 obs.

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