Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 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 #1 for species diversity among 7 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common650 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common524 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common458 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common448 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common432 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common417 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common368 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common348 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common348 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common300 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common277 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional274 obs.

Picris hieracioides

ox-tongue

Occasional264 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional249 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional230 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional228 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional218 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare218 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare216 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare211 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

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

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

Rochester

Importance: 0.57

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

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Rochester

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common650 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common524 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Very Common458 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common448 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common432 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common417 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common368 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common348 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common348 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common300 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common277 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional274 obs.

Picris hieracioides

ox-tongue

Occasional264 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional249 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional230 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional228 obs.

Verbascum blattaria

Moth Mullein

Occasional218 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare218 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Rare216 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Rare211 obs.

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