Fredonia

Ecosystem Overview

The Fredonia ecosystem supports 36 documented wildlife species across 33 taxonomic genera. Located in Chautauqua County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chautauqua County nearby has 64% more documented species, Fredonia offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 15 Chautauqua County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Chautauqua County

-64% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chautauqua County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Chautauqua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-64% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+157% vs. current

Dunkirk

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+157% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Mayville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Silver Creek

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Cassadaga

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Chautauqua County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+112%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chautauqua County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Chautauqua County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-64% vs. current

Jamestown

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+157% vs. current

Dunkirk

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+157% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Mayville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+3500% vs. current

Silver Creek

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+1100% vs. current

Cassadaga

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+1100% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common8 species

Common11 species

Occasional10 species

Rare7 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 15 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Chautauqua County

-64% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 36 total documented species.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Very Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common2 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Common1 obs.

Oxalis dillenii

Dillenius' Wood-Sorrel

Common1 obs.

Galium aparine

Bedstraw

Occasional1 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional1 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus inserta

false virginia creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional1 obs.

Hypochaeris radicata

Flat Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Rare1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

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