Town of Nelson Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Nelson ecosystem supports 73 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Nelson, 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 Tuscarora Lake, Town Of Nelson hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Nelson County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarora Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Ptilium crista-castrensis

Ostrich-Plume Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Mitella nuda

Naked Miterwort

Very Common4 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common3 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Rare2 obs.

Blaesodiplosis crataegifolia

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional22 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Tuscarora Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 73 total documented species.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common7 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common5 obs.

Ptilium crista-castrensis

Ostrich-Plume Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Mitella nuda

Naked Miterwort

Very Common4 obs.

Hylocomium splendens

Stairstep Moss

Very Common4 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Cornus alternifolia

Green Osier

Common3 obs.

Rubus pubescens

Creeping Red Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Valeriana officinalis

common valerian

Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus acris

meadow buttercup

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Occasional2 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional2 obs.

Convallaria majalis

lily-of-the-valley

Rare2 obs.

Blaesodiplosis crataegifolia

Rare1 obs.

Dasineura pellex

Rare1 obs.

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