Ithaca

Ecosystem Overview

The Ithaca ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Tompkins 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 Tompkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Tompkins County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common45 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common43 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common32 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common29 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common27 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common26 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common23 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional18 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional18 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional18 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional18 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional17 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare17 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare17 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare16 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tompkins County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Beebe Lake

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+20% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% 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 Tompkins County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Tompkins County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Beebe Lake

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+20% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

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 Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Tompkins County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common45 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common43 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common41 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Very Common36 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common32 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common29 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common27 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common26 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common23 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common22 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional18 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Occasional18 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional18 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional18 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional17 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional17 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Rare17 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Rare17 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare16 obs.

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