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Town Of Shandaken

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Shandaken ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in town of shandaken, 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 Winnisook Lake, Town Of Shandaken hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 town of shandaken County natural areas, placing it in the 0th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
94
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#1
Regional Rank
Out of 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#1 of 1 locations
0th percentile for diversity
vs. Winnisook Lake
+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.
Viburnum lantanoides

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Very Common5 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common5 obs.
Clintonia borealis

Clintonia borealis

Bluebead Lily

Very Common3 obs.
Oxalis montana

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Very Common3 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.
Geranium robertianum

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Common3 obs.
Cornus canadensis

Cornus canadensis

Cornel-Berry

Common3 obs.
Hydrophyllum virginianum

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common2 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.
Monotropa uniflora

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common2 obs.
Huperzia lucidula

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional2 obs.
Trichodezia albovittata

Trichodezia albovittata

Occasional2 obs.
Coptis trifolia

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.
Oclemena acuminata

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Occasional2 obs.
Tanacetum vulgare

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Occasional2 obs.
Trachelipus rathkii

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional2 obs.
Eurycea bislineata

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Rare2 obs.
Chrysochus auratus

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.
Hippodamia variegata

Hippodamia variegata

Ladybird beetle

Rare1 obs.

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