Town Of New Paltz

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of New Paltz ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of New Paltz, 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 Vernal Pool, Town Of New Paltz hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Town of New Paltz County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernal Pool

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common13 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common8 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common5 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Town of New Paltz County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

The Gunk

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Paltz

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 New Paltz County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+178%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Town of New Paltz County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

The Gunk

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Duck Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Paltz

Importance: 0.32

100 species

0% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Vernal Pool

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common13 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common8 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common6 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common6 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common6 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Common5 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common5 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional5 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional5 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional5 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional4 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare4 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Rare4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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