Niskayuna
Ecosystem Overview
The Niskayuna ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in schenectady 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 Schenectady, Niskayuna hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 schenectady 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.
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Verbena urticifolia
White Vervain
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Barbarea vulgaris
Garden yellowrocket
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Pilea pumila
Dwarf Clearweed
Cerioporus squamosus
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Schenectady County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Niskayuna. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Niskayunawithin Schenectady County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.