Queens County

Ecosystem Overview

The Queens County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Queens County, 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 Fountain of the Fairs West, Queens County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 10 Queens County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Fountain of the Fairs West

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common209 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common187 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common155 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Very Common142 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common88 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common82 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Common75 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common74 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common73 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common72 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common70 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional60 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional53 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional52 obs.

Sporobolus alterniflorus

Smooth Cordgrass

Occasional50 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional47 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional47 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare46 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare41 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare40 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Oakland Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Baisley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Aurora Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Strack 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 Queens County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Oakland Lake

Importance: 0.35

33 species

+203% vs. current

Baisley Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Springfield Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Willow Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Aurora Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Kissena Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Strack 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 10 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Fountain of the Fairs West

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Very Common209 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common187 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common155 obs.

Iva frutescens

marsh-elder

Very Common142 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common88 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Common82 obs.

Solidago sempervirens

Evergreen Goldenrod

Common75 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Common74 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common73 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common72 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common70 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional60 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Occasional53 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Occasional52 obs.

Sporobolus alterniflorus

Smooth Cordgrass

Occasional50 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Occasional47 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional47 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare46 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare41 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Rare40 obs.

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