Town Of Gardiner

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Gardiner ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Gardiner, 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 Tillson Lake, Town Of Gardiner hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Gardiner 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. Tillson Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Gardiner County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tillson Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Dragonfly Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Tillson Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Very Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Common3 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common3 obs.

Silene vulgaris

bladder campion

Common3 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Common3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional3 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional2 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Rare2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare2 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Rare2 obs.

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