Town Of Saugerties

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Saugerties ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 71 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Saugerties, 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 Saugerties, Town Of Saugerties hosts 344% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Saugerties 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Saugerties

+344% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Rare1 obs.

Spharagemon saxatile

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+344%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saugerties

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+344% 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 Saugerties County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+344%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Saugerties

Importance: 0.22

16 species

+344% 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

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Saugerties

+344% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common32 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common2 obs.

Lygaeus kalmii

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common2 obs.

Iris pseudacorus

yellow flag, yellow iris

Occasional2 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Rare1 obs.

Spharagemon saxatile

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

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