Town Of Clifton Park

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Clifton Park ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Clifton Park, 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 Murphy Pond, Town Of Clifton Park hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Clifton Park County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Murphy Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common11 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common10 obs.

Phyllotopsis nidulans

Stinking Orange Oyster

Very Common9 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common8 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common5 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common5 obs.

Thuidium delicatulum

delicate fern moss

Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional5 obs.

Cryptococcus fagisuga

Beech Scale

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Amauropelta noveboracensis

New York fern

Occasional4 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Occasional4 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Rare4 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare4 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Clifton Park County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Shirewood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Clifton Park County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Clifton Park County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Shirewood

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Murphy Pond

+0% species diversity

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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