Rochester

Ecosystem Overview

The Rochester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 #2 for species diversity among 7 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common48 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common38 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common30 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common20 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common18 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common18 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common17 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional13 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional12 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional12 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional11 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Rare11 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare11 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare11 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Monroe County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+614% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+270%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Monroe County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

0% vs. current

Durand Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Eastman Lake

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+376% vs. current

Brockport

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Irondequoit Bay

Importance: 0.33

14 species

+614% vs. current

East Rochester

Importance: 0.31

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bellis perennis

daisy

Very Common48 obs.

Cygnus olor

Mute Swan

Very Common38 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common33 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common30 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common29 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common21 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common20 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common18 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common18 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Common17 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common15 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional13 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Occasional12 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional12 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional12 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional11 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Rare11 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare11 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare11 obs.

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