Town Of Catskill

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Catskill ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 69 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Catskill, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Catskill, Town Of Catskill hosts 454% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Catskill 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Catskill

+454% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common30 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Occasional1 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Rare1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+454%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catskill

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+454% 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 Catskill County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+454%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Catskill

Importance: 0.35

13 species

+454% 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 Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Catskill

+454% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common30 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common2 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Common2 obs.

Sayornis phoebe

Eastern Phoebe

Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Occasional2 obs.

Ectoedemia populella

Occasional1 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aplodinotus grunniens

freshwater drum

Occasional1 obs.

Ameiurus natalis

Bullhead

Rare1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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