Town of Shandaken Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Shandaken ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Shandaken, 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 Winnisook Lake, Town Of Shandaken hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Shandaken County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Winnisook Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Winnisook Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional2 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional2 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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