Town of Wappinger Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Wappinger ecosystem supports 61 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Wappinger, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Greens Pond, Town Of Wappinger hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Wappinger County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

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Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greens Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common2 obs.

Galium mollugo

hedge-bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Greens Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 61 total documented species.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common2 obs.

Galium mollugo

hedge-bedstraw

Very Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Dolomedes tenebrosus

Common1 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common1 obs.

Manduca sexta

Carolina Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Hemaris diffinis

Snowberry Clearwing

Common1 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Corydalus cornutus

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo gilvus

Warbling Vireo (Western)

Occasional1 obs.

Corvus ossifragus

fish crow

Occasional1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Occasional1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare1 obs.

Melanoplus femurrubrum

Red-Legged Grasshopper

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

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