Town Of Philipstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Philipstown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Philipstown, 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 Cat Pond, Town Of Philipstown hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Philipstown 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. Cat Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common11 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Cladrastis kentukea

Virgilia

Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Carex lupuliformis

false hop sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.34

86 species

+16% vs. current

Nelsonville

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% vs. current

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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 Philipstown County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cold Spring

Importance: 0.34

86 species

+16% vs. current

Nelsonville

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% 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. Cat Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common11 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common9 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common8 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common6 obs.

Cladrastis kentukea

Virgilia

Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common6 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Common5 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common5 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common5 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Carex lupuliformis

false hop sedge

Occasional4 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional4 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional4 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare4 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Rare4 obs.

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