West Pond
Ecosystem Overview
The West Pond ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 75% more documented species, West Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.
Ilyanassa obsoleta
Eastern Mudsnail
Semibalanus balanoides
Acorn Barnacle
Pagurus longicarpus
Long-Clawed Hermit Crab
Hemigrapsus sanguineus
Japanese shore crab
Mercenaria mercenaria
hard shell
Larus smithsonianus
American Herring Gull
Limulus polyphemus
horseshoe crab
Geukensia demissa
Ribbed Mussel
Crassostrea virginica
American oyster
Littorina littorea
Common periwinkle
Ilyanassa trivittata
Three-Line Mudsnail
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Rosa rugosa
japanese rose
Cakile edentula
American sea rocket
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Botrylloides violaceus
Colonial tunicate
Crepidula fornicata
Common Atlantic Slippersnail
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Branta bernicla
dark-bellied brent goose
Chondrus crispus
Irish Moss, Carragheen
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Nassau County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Pond. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Pondwithin Nassau County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.