Manhattan Community Board 12

Ecosystem Overview

The Manhattan Community Board 12 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 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 #4 for species diversity among 21 New York County County natural areas, placing it in the 81th 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

#4 of 21 locations

81th 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 Common716 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common76 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common48 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common42 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common35 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common31 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common30 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common22 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common21 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese crab apple

Common19 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional19 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional18 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional18 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional18 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional17 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Occasional17 obs.

Prunus avium

gean, wild cherry

Rare16 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare16 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare16 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 9

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 9

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

#4 of 21 locations

81th 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 Common716 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common76 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common48 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Very Common42 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common35 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Common31 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common30 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common22 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common22 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common21 obs.

Malus hupehensis

Chinese crab apple

Common19 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Occasional19 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional18 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional18 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional18 obs.

Amorpha fruticosa

False Indigo-Bush

Occasional17 obs.

Arum italicum

italian lords-and-ladies

Occasional17 obs.

Prunus avium

gean, wild cherry

Rare16 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Rare16 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Rare16 obs.

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