Town Of Carmel

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Carmel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Carmel, 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 Lockwood Pond, Town Of Carmel hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Town of Carmel County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lockwood Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common32 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common28 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common15 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common7 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common7 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common6 obs.

Catocala palaeogama

Oldwife Underwing Moth

Common6 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common6 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common6 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Common5 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional5 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional5 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional4 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional4 obs.

Polistes dominula

Paper Wasp

Occasional4 obs.

Iridopsis larvaria

Bent-Line Gray Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Rare4 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare4 obs.

Panopoda carneicosta

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Town of Carmel County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Mahopac

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Baldwin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dixon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Gleneida

in Carmel

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Teakettle Spout Lake

in Mahopac

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 Carmel County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Town of Carmel County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Mahopac

Importance: 0.35

20 species

+400% vs. current

Lake Baldwin

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Dixon Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Gleneida

in Carmel

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Teakettle Spout Lake

in Mahopac

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Lockwood Pond

+0% species diversity

Rare3 obs.

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