Allegany County

Ecosystem Overview

The Allegany County ecosystem supports 94 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegany County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Andover Pond, Allegany County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Allegany County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Andover Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ganoderma tsugae

Very Common5 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Suillus americanus

Very Common3 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Common2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Common2 obs.

Clepsis persicana

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common2 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common2 obs.

Allagrapha aerea

Unspotted Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Occasional1 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allegany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Belmont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Alfred

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Rushford Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+3033% 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 Allegany County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4600%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Allegany County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Belmont

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Alfred

Importance: 0.21

2 species

+4600% vs. current

Cuba

Importance: 0.21

1 species

+9300% vs. current

Rushford Lake

Importance: 0.17

3 species

+3033% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common29 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Andover Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 94 total documented species.

Ganoderma tsugae

Very Common5 obs.

Phaeolus schweinitzii

Dyer's Mazegill

Very Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Suillus americanus

Very Common3 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Common2 obs.

Suillus spraguei

Painted Suillus

Common2 obs.

Clepsis persicana

Common2 obs.

Fomitopsis mounceae

Common2 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Common2 obs.

Allagrapha aerea

Unspotted Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Tortricidia pallida

Occasional1 obs.

Leuconycta diphteroides

Green Leuconycta Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Antaeotricha schlaegeri

Schlaeger'S Fruitworm Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Nadata gibbosa

Yellowlined Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Ctenucha virginica

Virginia Ctenucha Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Rare1 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare1 obs.

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