Middleport

Ecosystem Overview

The Middleport ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Niagara County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Niagara Falls nearby has 90% more documented species, Middleport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 6 Niagara County County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 6 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Very Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common1 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Common1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-90% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

-75% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

-79% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

-17% 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 Niagara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-83%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-90% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-90% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

-75% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

-79% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

-17% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 6 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Argiope aurantia

Yellow Garden Spider

Very Common2 obs.

Orchelimum nigripes

Black-legged Meadow Katydid

Very Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common1 obs.

Enoplognatha ovata

Very Common1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common1 obs.

Hypena baltimoralis

Baltimore Snout

Common1 obs.

Chinavia hilaris

Green Stink Bug

Common1 obs.

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