Washington County
Ecosystem Overview
The Washington County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in washington 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 Greenwich, Washington County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 washington 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 100 total documented species.
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Acer pensylvanicum
Moose Maple
Viburnum lantanoides
Moosewood
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Coptis trifolia
Threeleaf Goldthread
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Bazzania trilobata
Threelobed Bazzania
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Callicladium imponens
Brocade Moss
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Gymnocarpium dryopteris
oak fern
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Cornus canadensis
Cornel-Berry
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Gaultheria hispidula
Creeping Snowberry
Neckera pennata
feathery neckera
Phegopteris connectilis
beech fern
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Regional Wildlife Network
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