New York County

Ecosystem Overview

The New York County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in New York 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 #8 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Governors Island

0% 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 Common838 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common576 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common399 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common247 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common242 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common235 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common208 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common191 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common176 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common172 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common159 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional158 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional153 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional151 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional148 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional141 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Occasional139 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare138 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare134 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Rare125 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 New York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 9

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 21 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Governors Island

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common838 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common576 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common399 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common247 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common242 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common235 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common208 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common191 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common176 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common172 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common159 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional158 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional153 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional151 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional148 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional141 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Occasional139 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Rare138 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare134 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Rare125 obs.

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