Town Of Indian Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Indian Lake ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Indian Lake, 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 Brown Pond, Town Of Indian Lake hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Indian Lake 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. Brown Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common41 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Ancistrocerus adiabatus

Very Common5 obs.

Meliscaeva cinctella

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common3 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Common3 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Rare2 obs.

Vespula consobrina

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Stephens Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

John MacK Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Indian Lake County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Stephens Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

John MacK Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 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. Brown Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common41 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common7 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common6 obs.

Ancistrocerus adiabatus

Very Common5 obs.

Meliscaeva cinctella

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common3 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Common3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common3 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Common3 obs.

Sphaerophoria contigua

Tufted Globetail

Occasional3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Occasional3 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional3 obs.

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional2 obs.

Asteromyia euthamiae

Euthamia Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional2 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Rare2 obs.

Vespula consobrina

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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