Valley Water

Ecosystem Overview

The Valley Water ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Kings County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kings County nearby has 88% more documented species, Valley Water offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 8 Kings County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Keratella tecta

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common1 obs.

Scenedesmus obtusus

Common1 obs.

Dimorphococcus lunatus

Common1 obs.

Desmodesmus spinosus

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-88% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Sylvan Water

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-71% vs. current

Dell Water

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-61% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Kings County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-71%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Kings County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Kings County

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-88% vs. current

Prospect Park Lake

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-88% vs. current

Sylvan Water

Importance: 0.35

41 species

-71% vs. current

Dell Water

Importance: 0.35

31 species

-61% vs. current

Crescent Water

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+9% vs. current

Bidden Water

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+200% vs. current

Ambergill

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 8 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Kings County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Keratella tecta

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Resseliella liriodendri

Very Common1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Very Common1 obs.

Geothlypis trichas

Common Yellowthroat (Arizela Group)

Common1 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common1 obs.

Scenedesmus obtusus

Common1 obs.

Dimorphococcus lunatus

Common1 obs.

Desmodesmus spinosus

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Ardea alba

Great Egret

Occasional1 obs.

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