Suffolk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Suffolk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Suffolk 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 Patchogue, Suffolk County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 64 Suffolk County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 64 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Patchogue

+4900% 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 Common901 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common119 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common115 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common91 obs.

Hudsonia tomentosa

Woolly Beachheather

Very Common81 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common79 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Common69 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common69 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common63 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common62 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common61 obs.

Prunus maritima

beach plum

Occasional61 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Occasional60 obs.

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Sphaeroma papillae

Occasional58 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional57 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional55 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional53 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare53 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare52 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare49 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+300% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+733% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+92% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

+33% 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 Suffolk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Patchogue

Importance: 0.40

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Village Of East Hampton

Importance: 0.40

25 species

+300% vs. current

Amityville

Importance: 0.39

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Port Jefferson

Importance: 0.37

12 species

+733% vs. current

Poquott

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Quogue

Importance: 0.37

52 species

+92% vs. current

Sagaponack

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Nissequogue

Importance: 0.36

75 species

+33% 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 64 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 64 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Patchogue

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Very Common901 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Very Common119 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common115 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common91 obs.

Hudsonia tomentosa

Woolly Beachheather

Very Common81 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common79 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Common69 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common69 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common63 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common62 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common61 obs.

Prunus maritima

beach plum

Occasional61 obs.

Quercus ilicifolia

Scrub Oak

Occasional60 obs.

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Sphaeroma papillae

Occasional58 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Occasional57 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional55 obs.

Gaylussacia baccata

black huckleberry

Occasional53 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Rare53 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare52 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Rare49 obs.

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