Glen Cove
Ecosystem Overview
The Glen Cove ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau 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 #5 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 91th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Hakka himeshimensis
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Brevoortia tyrannus
Bony fish
Habronattus agilis
Mytilus edulis
Blue Mussel
Aralia elata
Japanese Angelica-Tree
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Japanese shore crab
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Cakile edentula
American sea rocket
Rhododendron maximum
Big Rhododendron
Busycotypus canaliculatus
channeled whelk
Semibalanus balanoides
Acorn Barnacle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nassau County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Glen Cove. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Glen Covewithin Nassau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.