Richmond County

Ecosystem Overview

The Richmond County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Richmond 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 Silver Lake Reservoir, Richmond County hosts 1900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Richmond County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake Reservoir

+1900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common129 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common77 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common64 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common55 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common50 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common47 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common37 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common37 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common37 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common36 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common34 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional32 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional31 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional30 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional30 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional29 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional28 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare28 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare25 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohrback Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Silver Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Richmond County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Ohrback Lake

Importance: 0.35

19 species

+426% vs. current

Clove Lake

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

17 species

+488% vs. current

Wolfe's Pond

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Martling Lake

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Silver Lake Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Stump Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Walker Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Silver Lake Reservoir

+1900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common129 obs.

Hedera helix

ivy

Very Common77 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common64 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common55 obs.

Lon zabulon

Zabulon Skipper

Very Common50 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common47 obs.

Poanes viator

Broad-Winged Skipper

Common37 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common37 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common37 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common36 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common34 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Occasional32 obs.

Pellaea glabella

Occasional31 obs.

Smilax rotundifolia

Common Catbriar

Occasional30 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional30 obs.

Pyrola americana

American Wintergreen

Occasional29 obs.

Ischnura posita

Fragile Forktail

Occasional28 obs.

Baccharis halimifolia

Eastern baccharis

Rare28 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare26 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Rare25 obs.

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