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City Of Cohoes

Ecosystem Overview

The City Of Cohoes ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in albany county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Albany County nearby has 79% more documented species, City Of Cohoes offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 albany county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
20
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 7 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Albany County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.
Bombus impatiens

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common2 obs.
Caucasotachea vindobonensis

Caucasotachea vindobonensis

Very Common2 obs.
Megacyllene robiniae

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Very Common1 obs.
Apis mellifera

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common1 obs.
Lymantria dispar

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.
Marmota monax

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Pandion haliaetus

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.
Solanum carolinense

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.
Cryptotaenia canadensis

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional1 obs.
Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Parthenocissus tricuspidata

Boston ivy

Occasional1 obs.
Celastrus orbiculatus

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional1 obs.
Catalpa speciosa

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.
Oenothera biennis

Oenothera biennis

common evening primrose

Occasional1 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Rare1 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Rare1 obs.
Misumessus oblongus

Misumessus oblongus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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