Nuclear Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Nuclear Lake ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Dutchess 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 Poughkeepsie nearby has 82% more documented species, Nuclear Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 7 Dutchess County County natural areas, placing it in the 43th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Poughkeepsie

-82% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Persicaria hydropiperoides

Mild Water-Pepper

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Common1 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

hampshire-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dutchess County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Poughkeepsie

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-82% vs. current

Dutchess County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Beacon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Spring Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Wappingers Falls

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+500% vs. current

Furnace Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+200% 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 Dutchess County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Dutchess County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Poughkeepsie

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-82% vs. current

Dutchess County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-82% vs. current

Beacon

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-82% vs. current

Spring Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Wappingers Falls

Importance: 0.34

3 species

+500% vs. current

Furnace Pond

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+200% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 7 locations

43th percentile for diversity

vs. Poughkeepsie

-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Very Common2 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Very Common1 obs.

Scirpus cyperinus

Marsh Bulrush

Very Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Very Common1 obs.

Brasenia schreberi

Schreber'S Watershield

Very Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Persicaria hydropiperoides

Mild Water-Pepper

Common1 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Loosestrife

Common1 obs.

Hypericum mutilum

Dwarf St. Johnswort

Common1 obs.

Aceria cephaloneus

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional1 obs.

Iris versicolor

Water Flag

Occasional1 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional1 obs.

Myriophyllum spicatum

Eurasian watermilfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Ludwigia palustris

hampshire-purslane

Occasional1 obs.

Mimulus ringens

Allegheny monkey-flower

Rare1 obs.

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