Town Of Cornwall

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Cornwall ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Cornwall, 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 Aleck Meadow Reservoir, Town Of Cornwall hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Cornwall 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. Aleck Meadow Reservoir

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Very Common16 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Very Common7 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common7 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common6 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common5 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional5 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Upper Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cornwall-on-hudson

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% 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 Cornwall County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Upper Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cornwall-on-hudson

Importance: 0.34

9 species

+1011% 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. Aleck Meadow Reservoir

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Hieracium venosum

Rattlesnake Hawkweed

Very Common16 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Lysimachia quadrifolia

Crosswort

Very Common7 obs.

Vaccinium stamineum

Southern Gooseberry

Common7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common7 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Common6 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common5 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common5 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional5 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional4 obs.

Amphicarpaea bracteata

American Hog-Peanut

Occasional4 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional4 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare4 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Rare4 obs.

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