Town Of Colchester

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Colchester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Colchester, 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 Cables Lake (Trout Pond), Town Of Colchester hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Colchester 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. Cables Lake (Trout Pond)

+0% 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 Common30 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common18 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common16 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common12 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common11 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Amauromyza flavifrons

Common10 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common10 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional9 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional9 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional9 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare8 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare8 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Huggins Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Colchester County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Huggins Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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. Cables Lake (Trout Pond)

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common30 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common18 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Very Common16 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Very Common12 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common11 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common11 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common11 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Amauromyza flavifrons

Common10 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common10 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Common9 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional9 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional9 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional9 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional8 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional8 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Rare8 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare8 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare7 obs.

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