Town Of Colonie

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Colonie ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Colonie, 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 Stump Pond, Town Of Colonie hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Colonie County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 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. Stump 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 Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common6 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common4 obs.

Ectemnius stirpicola

Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Common4 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common4 obs.

Perdita octomaculata

Eight-Spotted Miner Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Hylaeus modestus

Yellow-faced bee

Occasional3 obs.

Andrena hirticincta

Hairy-Banded Mining Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Lee Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Colonie County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ann Lee Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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. Stump Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Very Common6 obs.

Anthidium oblongatum

Very Common5 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common4 obs.

Ectemnius stirpicola

Common4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common4 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Common4 obs.

Dreissena polymorpha

zebra mussel

Common4 obs.

Perdita octomaculata

Eight-Spotted Miner Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Hylaeus modestus

Yellow-faced bee

Occasional3 obs.

Andrena hirticincta

Hairy-Banded Mining Bee

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Occasional3 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

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