Manhattan Community Board 9

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 9 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in New York 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

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 Common39 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common29 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common15 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common15 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common15 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

Common15 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common14 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common12 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common12 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional12 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional10 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional10 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare9 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

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 County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

New York County

Importance: 0.69

100 species

0% vs. current

Governors Island

in Manhattan Community Board 1

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Roosevelt Island

in Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.40

59 species

+69% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 7

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 12

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 8

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 6

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Manhattan Community Board 3

Importance: 0.35

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 21 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 21 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. New York County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common39 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common29 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Very Common26 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common17 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common15 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common15 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Common15 obs.

Symphyotrichum cordifolium

Blue Wood Aster

Common15 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Common14 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common12 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common12 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional12 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional11 obs.

Malva neglecta

dwarf mallow

Occasional11 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Occasional10 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional10 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare9 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Rare9 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Rare9 obs.

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