Mohonk Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Mohonk Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Ulster County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kingston nearby has 82% more documented species, Mohonk Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 4 Ulster County County natural areas, placing it in the 25th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingston

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ulster County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kingston

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Ulster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Upper Ashokan Reservoir

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+800% 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 Ulster County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Ulster County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kingston

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Ulster County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Upper Ashokan Reservoir

Importance: 0.32

2 species

+800% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 4 locations

25th percentile for diversity

vs. Kingston

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common4 obs.

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Rainbow Trout

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common1 obs.

Lasallia papulosa

Common1 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common1 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Typha latifolia

bulrush

Occasional1 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional1 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Setophaga pinus

Pine Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Rare1 obs.

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