Town Of Ramapo

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Ramapo ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Ramapo, 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 Suffern, Town Of Ramapo hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Town of Ramapo County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffern

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common25 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common21 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common12 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common11 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common10 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common8 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional7 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional7 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional7 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare7 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare7 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Town of Ramapo County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffern

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Willow Tree Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sloatsburg

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillburn

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Airmont

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Montebello

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Wesley Hills

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 Ramapo County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Town of Ramapo County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Suffern

Importance: 0.39

10 species

+900% vs. current

Willow Tree Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sloatsburg

Importance: 0.35

27 species

+270% vs. current

Hillburn

Importance: 0.33

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Airmont

Importance: 0.33

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Chestnut Ridge

Importance: 0.30

11 species

+809% vs. current

Montebello

Importance: 0.30

100 species

0% vs. current

Wesley Hills

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Suffern

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common25 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common21 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common15 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common12 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common12 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common11 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Common10 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common10 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common8 obs.

Pseudoedophrys hilleri

Common8 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional7 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional7 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Occasional7 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional7 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Occasional7 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Occasional7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare7 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare7 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare6 obs.

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