Town Of Orangetown

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Orangetown ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Orangetown, 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 Reed Pond, Town Of Orangetown hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Town of Orangetown County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reed Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common47 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common36 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common35 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common32 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common28 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common25 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common24 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common22 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common21 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common21 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common20 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional17 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional17 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional16 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional14 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional14 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare13 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Rare13 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Orangetown County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Piermont

Importance: 0.32

53 species

+89% 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 Orangetown County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+89%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Town of Orangetown County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Piermont

Importance: 0.32

53 species

+89% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Reed Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common47 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common36 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common35 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common32 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Very Common28 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Common25 obs.

Betula lenta

Sweet Birch

Common24 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common22 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common21 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common21 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Common20 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional17 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional17 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional16 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional15 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional14 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional14 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare13 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Rare13 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Rare13 obs.

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