Town Of Highlands

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Highlands ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 82 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Highlands, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Bog Meadow Pond, Town Of Highlands hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Highlands County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bog Meadow Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Eupeodes pomus

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooks Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Highland Falls

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+2700% 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 Highlands County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Brooks Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% vs. current

Highland Falls

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+2700% vs. current

About This Comparison

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Bog Meadow Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Passerina cyanea

Indigo Bunting

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Common2 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Occasional2 obs.

Desarmillaria caespitosa

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Pennsylvania Field Cricket

Occasional1 obs.

Eupeodes pomus

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Penthe obliquata

Rare1 obs.

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