New Paltz
Ecosystem Overview
The New Paltz ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in town of new paltz, 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 #1 for species diversity among 4 town of new paltz County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Chrysemys picta
Eastern Painted Turtle
Silene vulgaris
bladder campion
Cichorium intybus
chicory
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Gleditsia triacanthos
Honey Locust
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Cirsium arvense
Creeping Thistle
Populus grandidentata
Large-Toothed Aspen
Fiorinia externa
elongate hemlock scale
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Town Of New Paltz
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Regional Wildlife Network
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