Essex County

Ecosystem Overview

The Essex County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Essex 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 Lake Placid, Essex County hosts 23% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Essex County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Placid

+23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common91 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common80 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common44 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common38 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common32 obs.

Solidago leiocarpa

Cutler's alpine goldenrod

Common27 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common24 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common23 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Common23 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common22 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common21 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional20 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional19 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional18 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional18 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional18 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional16 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Rare16 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare16 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Rare15 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Placid

Importance: 0.50

81 species

+23% vs. current

Chapel Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crane Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stony Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sanford Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Palmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.07

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 Essex County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+669%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Lake Placid

Importance: 0.50

81 species

+23% vs. current

Chapel Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Crane Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Stony Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sanford Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Palmer Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mirror Lake

Importance: 0.07

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Placid

+23% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common91 obs.

Abies balsamea

Eastern Fir

Very Common80 obs.

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Very Common44 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Very Common38 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common32 obs.

Solidago leiocarpa

Cutler's alpine goldenrod

Common27 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common24 obs.

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Common23 obs.

Vaccinium uliginosum

bog bilberry

Common23 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common22 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common21 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional20 obs.

Spiraea alba

Meadowsweet

Occasional19 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional18 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional18 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional18 obs.

Phegopteris connectilis

beech fern

Occasional16 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Rare16 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare16 obs.

Rhododendron groenlandicum

Labrador-Tea

Rare15 obs.

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