Manhattan Community Board 12
Ecosystem Overview
The Manhattan Community Board 12 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in new york 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 #4 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Hedera helix
ivy
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Prunus serotina
rum cherry, black cherry
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Malus hupehensis
Chinese crab apple
Sedum sarmentosum
Orpin Sarmenteux
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Amorpha fruticosa
False Indigo-Bush
Arum italicum
italian lords-and-ladies
Prunus avium
gean, wild cherry
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Manhattan Community Board 12within New York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.