Manhattan Community Board 9
Ecosystem Overview
The Manhattan Community Board 9 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 #3 for species diversity among 21 new york county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Persicaria virginiana
American Jumpseed
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Lamium amplexicaule
henbit dead-nettle
Asplenium platyneuron
ebony spleenwort
Rumex obtusifolius
broad-leaved dock
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Blue Wood Aster
Ampelopsis glandulosa
Amur Peppervine
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Taraxacum officinale
common dandelion
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Malva neglecta
dwarf mallow
Asclepias tuberosa
Chieger-Flower
Galium aparine
Bedstraw
Viola sororia
Hooded Blue Violet
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Manhattan Community Board 9within New York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.