Town Of Lake George

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Lake George ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Lake George, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bloody Pond, Town Of Lake George hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Lake George County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloody Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common185 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Cucullia convexipennis

Brown-Hooded Owlet

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Occasional2 obs.

Odontocorynus salebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Trypetoptera canadensis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Lake George County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake George Village

Importance: 0.21

11 species

+600% 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 Lake George County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Lake George County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake George Village

Importance: 0.21

11 species

+600% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Bloody Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common185 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common4 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Cucullia convexipennis

Brown-Hooded Owlet

Common2 obs.

Helophilus fasciatus

Narrow-Headed Marsh Fly

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Occasional2 obs.

Odontocorynus salebrosus

Occasional1 obs.

Cladura flavoferruginea

Occasional1 obs.

Trypetoptera canadensis

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare1 obs.

Psyllobora vigintimaculata

Rare1 obs.

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