Town Of Wawarsing

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Wawarsing ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Wawarsing, 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 Ellenville, Town Of Wawarsing hosts 69% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Wawarsing County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellenville

+69% 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 Common9 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Fiorinia externa

elongate hemlock scale

Very Common6 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Very Common6 obs.

Castanea dentata

Toothed Chestnut

Very Common5 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common4 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Anaphalis margaritacea

Marguerite

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Bazzania trilobata

Threelobed Bazzania

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Rare2 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

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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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Ellenville

+69% species diversity

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

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