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Westbury

Ecosystem Overview

The Westbury ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in nassau county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Nassau County nearby has 82% more documented species, Westbury offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 55 nassau county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

18
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
16
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
10
Common Species
Frequently observed species
8
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#19
Regional Rank
Out of 55 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common6 species
Occasional5 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#19 of 55 locations
65th percentile for diversity
vs. Nassau County
-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common46 obs.
Robinia pseudoacacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Very Common9 obs.
Forsythia intermedia

Forsythia intermedia

Showy forsythia

Very Common9 obs.
Acer platanoides

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common4 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.
Picea abies

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common2 obs.
Gynaikothrips ficorum

Gynaikothrips ficorum

Common1 obs.
Gasteracantha cancriformis

Gasteracantha cancriformis

Spinybacked orbweaver

Common1 obs.
Pelegrina galathea

Pelegrina galathea

Peppered Jumping Spider

Common1 obs.
Osteopilus septentrionalis

Osteopilus septentrionalis

Giant Tree-Frog

Common1 obs.
Anolis carolinensis

Anolis carolinensis

Green anole

Common1 obs.
Rosa multiflora

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.
Euphorbia ophthalmica

Euphorbia ophthalmica

Florida Hammock Sandmat

Occasional1 obs.
Triodanis perfoliata

Triodanis perfoliata

round-leaved triodanis

Occasional1 obs.
Acer negundo

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.
Anolis sagrei

Anolis sagrei

Mayan Coastal Anole [Mayensis]

Occasional1 obs.
Youngia japonica

Youngia japonica

Oriental false hawksbeard

Occasional1 obs.
Lichenophanes bicornis

Lichenophanes bicornis

Rare1 obs.

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