Rensselaer County
Ecosystem Overview
The Rensselaer County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in rensselaer 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. Compared to nearby City of Troy, Rensselaer County hosts 32% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 rensselaer county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Epifagus virginiana
Virginia Beechdrops
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Trillium erectum
Bethroot
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Boston ivy
Caulophyllum giganteum
giant blue cohosh
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Strix varia
barred owl
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Panax trifolius
Dwarf Ginseng
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Adiantum pedatum
Five-Finger Fern
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Asteromyia carbonifera
Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Rensselaer County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Rensselaer County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Rensselaer Countywithin Rensselaer County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.