Schenectady
Ecosystem Overview
The Schenectady ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in schenectady county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Schenectady County nearby has 81% more documented species, Schenectady offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 3 schenectady county County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Campaea perlata
Pale Beauty Moth
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Matteuccia struthiopteris
ostrich fern
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Reynoutria japonica
Japanese Knotweed
Echium vulgare
vipers bugloss
Thlaspi arvense
field pennycress
Berteroa incana
hoary alison
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Morchella punctipes
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Arctium minus
common burdock
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Amauropelta noveboracensis
New York fern
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Schenectadywithin Schenectady County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.