Moreau

Ecosystem Overview

The Moreau ecosystem supports 69 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Moreau, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Moreau Lake, Moreau hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Moreau County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moreau Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common2 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Moreau County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Moreau Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Village Of South Glens Falls

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1280% 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 Moreau County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2200%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Moreau County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Moreau Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+6800% vs. current

Village Of South Glens Falls

Importance: 0.29

5 species

+1280% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Moreau Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 69 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Very Common4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common2 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Common2 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Occasional2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala clangula

common goldeneye

Occasional1 obs.

Megascops asio

Eastern Screech-Owl

Occasional1 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare1 obs.

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