Ohrback Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Ohrback Lake ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Richmond County nearby has 81% more documented species, Ohrback Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Very Common1 obs.

Russula xerampelina

Crab Brittlegill

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora capitellata

Brownish Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Cabomba caroliniana

Carolina fanwort

Common1 obs.

Gymnopilus luteus

Common1 obs.

Cortinarius semivestitus

Common1 obs.

Cortinarius obliquus

Common1 obs.

Russula fucosa

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma daeckii

Attenuated Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Typhrasa gossypina

Occasional1 obs.

Mallocybe unicolor

Rare1 obs.

Rhypophila myriospora

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richmond County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-81% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+12% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+12% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Silver Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+280% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Richmond County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Richmond County

Importance: 0.55

100 species

-81% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+12% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+12% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+138% vs. current

Silver Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+280% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+850% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1800% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Richmond County

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Very Common1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Very Common1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Very Common1 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Very Common1 obs.

Russula xerampelina

Crab Brittlegill

Common1 obs.

Rhynchospora capitellata

Brownish Beakrush

Common1 obs.

Cabomba caroliniana

Carolina fanwort

Common1 obs.

Gymnopilus luteus

Common1 obs.

Cortinarius semivestitus

Common1 obs.

Cortinarius obliquus

Common1 obs.

Russula fucosa

Occasional1 obs.

Enallagma daeckii

Attenuated Bluet

Occasional1 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional1 obs.

Decodon verticillatus

Hairy Swamp Loosestrife

Occasional1 obs.

Nuphar advena

Spatterdock

Occasional1 obs.

Typhrasa gossypina

Occasional1 obs.

Mallocybe unicolor

Rare1 obs.

Rhypophila myriospora

Rare1 obs.

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