Park Slope

Ecosystem Overview

The Park Slope ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in New York, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #159 for species diversity among 1181 New York natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#159

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#159 of 1181 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common2 obs.

Monocrepidius lividus

Common2 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Rare2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% 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 New York.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in New York

Nearby Natural Areas

New York City

Importance: 0.78

100 species

0% vs. current

New York

Importance: 0.77

100 species

0% vs. current

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Buffalo

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Queens County

Importance: 0.62

100 species

0% vs. current

Bronx County

Importance: 0.61

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Island

Importance: 0.60

100 species

0% 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

#159

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#159 of 1181 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. New York City

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common3 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Very Common3 obs.

Falco sparverius

American Kestrel

Very Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Very Common2 obs.

Catocala ilia

Ilia Underwing

Common2 obs.

Sphecius speciosus

Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp

Common2 obs.

Monocrepidius lividus

Common2 obs.

Pleuroprucha insulsaria

Common Tan Wave

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common2 obs.

Arctium minus

common burdock

Common2 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Coprinopsis variegata

Rare2 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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