Town Of Rhinebeck

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Rhinebeck ecosystem supports 81 documented wildlife species across 78 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Rhinebeck, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Crystal Lake, Town Of Rhinebeck hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Rhinebeck County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala xerene

Rare1 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+636%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Rhinebeck County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Rhinebeck

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+636% 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 Rhinebeck County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+636%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Rhinebeck County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Rhinebeck

Importance: 0.34

11 species

+636% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Crystal Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 81 total documented species.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Perispasta caeculalis

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common2 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Common1 obs.

Halictus ligatus

Ligated Furrow Bee

Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Phyllopalpus pulchellus

Handsome Trig

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Meconema thalassinum

oak bush-cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Syritta pipiens

Hover fly

Occasional1 obs.

Delphinia picta

Common Picture-Winged Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Melanoplus differentialis

Differential Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Microrhopala xerene

Rare1 obs.

Endomychus biguttatus

Rare1 obs.

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