Fulton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fulton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton 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. Compared to nearby Nine Corner Lake, Fulton County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Fulton County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nine Corner Lake

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Very Common4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fulton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nine Corner Lake

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 Fulton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fulton County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Nine Corner Lake

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Nine Corner Lake

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common5 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common4 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Very Common4 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Very Common4 obs.

Aralia nudicaulis

Shotbush

Common4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Occasional3 obs.

Melanoplus bivittatus

Twostriped Grasshopper

Occasional3 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Chelone glabra

turtlehead

Rare3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare3 obs.

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