Jones Beach Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Jones Beach 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 #108 for species diversity among 1181 New York natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 1181 locations

91th 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.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common119 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common84 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common59 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common33 obs.

Hudsonia tomentosa

Woolly Beachheather

Very Common25 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common24 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common21 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common15 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common14 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional13 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional12 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional12 obs.

Littorophiloscia vittata

Occasional12 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare11 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Rare11 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare10 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

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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

#108

Regional Rank

Out of 1181 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#108 of 1181 locations

91th 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.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common119 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Very Common84 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common59 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common33 obs.

Hudsonia tomentosa

Woolly Beachheather

Very Common25 obs.

Larus marinus

great black-backed gull

Common24 obs.

Eremophila alpestris

horned lark

Common21 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Common20 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common18 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common15 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common14 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional13 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Occasional12 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional12 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional12 obs.

Littorophiloscia vittata

Occasional12 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Occasional11 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare11 obs.

Trimerotropis maritima

Seaside Locust

Rare11 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare10 obs.

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