Manhattan Community Board 8
Ecosystem Overview
The Manhattan Community Board 8 ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #5 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Chenopodium album
lambs quarters
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Solanum carolinense
Apple-Of-Sodom
Oenothera biennis
common evening primrose
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Solidago sempervirens
Evergreen Goldenrod
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Erigeron canadensis
Canada Horseweed
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Acalypha rhomboidea
Rhombic Three-Seeded-Mercury
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston ivy
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Sturnus vulgaris
starling
Erodium cicutarium
Common Stork'S-Bill
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Descurainia sophia
flixweed
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in New York County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Manhattan Community Board 8within New York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.