Town Of Rensselaerville

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Rensselaerville ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Rensselaerville, 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 Crystal Lake, Town Of Rensselaerville hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Rensselaerville 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. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sigara alternata

Very Common2 obs.

Notonecta undulata

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Gerris marginatus

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common2 obs.

Haploa confusa

Common2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common2 obs.

Gerris buenoi

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Acronicta fallax

Green Marvel

Occasional2 obs.

Cenopis reticulatana

Reticulated Fruitworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Occasional2 obs.

Helophorus angusticollis

Occasional1 obs.

Ptilodactyla serricollis

Occasional1 obs.

Macronychus glabratus

Rare1 obs.

Stenelmis crenata

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Rensselaerville County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Myosotis Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln Pond

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% 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 Town of Rensselaerville County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Rensselaerville County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Myosotis Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Lincoln Pond

Importance: 0.20

8 species

+1150% 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. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sigara alternata

Very Common2 obs.

Notonecta undulata

Very Common2 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Very Common2 obs.

Gerris marginatus

Very Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Very Common2 obs.

Haploa confusa

Common2 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Common2 obs.

Gerris buenoi

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common2 obs.

Aquarius remigis

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Setophaga pensylvanica

Chestnut-sided Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Acronicta fallax

Green Marvel

Occasional2 obs.

Cenopis reticulatana

Reticulated Fruitworm Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Occasional2 obs.

Helophorus angusticollis

Occasional1 obs.

Ptilodactyla serricollis

Occasional1 obs.

Macronychus glabratus

Rare1 obs.

Stenelmis crenata

Rare1 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Rare1 obs.

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