Town Of Fishkill

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Fishkill ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Fishkill, 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 Fishkill, Town Of Fishkill hosts 1567% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Fishkill 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. Fishkill

+1567% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common2 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Carex pensylvanica

common oak sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Fishkill

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Beacon Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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 Fishkill County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Fishkill

Importance: 0.36

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Beacon Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

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. Fishkill

+1567% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common5 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common5 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Very Common4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Common3 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Common2 obs.

Pachypsylla venusta

Common2 obs.

Hapithus agitator

Restless Bush Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Occasional2 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Carex pensylvanica

common oak sedge

Occasional2 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Rare2 obs.

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