Town Of Esopus

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Esopus ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Esopus, 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 Mirror Lake, Town Of Esopus hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Esopus 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. Mirror Lake

+0% 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 Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common5 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common3 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Esopus County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisa Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Esopus Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Esopus County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Esopus County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Louisa Pond

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Esopus Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 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. Mirror Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common7 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common5 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Polygonia comma

Eastern Comma

Common3 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Bucephala islandica

Barrow's goldeneye

Common3 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare2 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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