Clinton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clinton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Clinton 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 Plattsburgh, Clinton County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Clinton 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Plattsburgh

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Clinton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Plattsburgh

Importance: 0.44

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Chazy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rouses Point

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Dannemora

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Valcour Island

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% 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 Clinton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Clinton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Plattsburgh

Importance: 0.44

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Chazy Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Silver Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Rouses Point

Importance: 0.32

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Dannemora

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Valcour Island

Importance: 0.25

4 species

+2400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Plattsburgh

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common6 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common6 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common6 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common6 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common5 obs.

Lunaria annua

honesty

Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common4 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Occasional4 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional4 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Rare3 obs.

Spilosoma virginica

Yellow Woolly Bear

Rare3 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare3 obs.

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