Town of Poughkeepsie Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Poughkeepsie ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Poughkeepsie, 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 Oak Lake, Town Of Poughkeepsie hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Poughkeepsie County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Lake

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Very Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Oak Lake

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Very Common4 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Very Common4 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common4 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common3 obs.

Menispermum canadense

Yellow Parilla

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common3 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Rare2 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

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