Town of Ballston Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Ballston ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 52 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Ballston, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Ballston County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common2 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Common2 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional2 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Occasional2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

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