Manhattan Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Island ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #4 for species diversity among 1181 New York natural areas, placing it in the 100th 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 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 1181 locations

100th 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.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common828 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common573 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common399 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common235 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common221 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common217 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common202 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common191 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common148 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common148 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common139 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional130 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional125 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional121 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional116 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional107 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional107 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare105 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare100 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare97 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 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

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 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 1181 locations

100th 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.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common828 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common573 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common399 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Very Common235 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common221 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common217 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common202 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common191 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common148 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common148 obs.

Parietaria pensylvanica

Pennsylvania pellitory

Common139 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional130 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Occasional125 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Occasional121 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional116 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional107 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional107 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare105 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare100 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare97 obs.

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