Chemung County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chemung County ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Chemung County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Elmira, Chemung County hosts 3750% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Chemung County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmira

+3750% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Ooencyrtus kuvanae

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3750%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmira

Importance: 0.47

2 species

+3750% 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 Chemung County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+3750%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Elmira

Importance: 0.47

2 species

+3750% 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Elmira

+3750% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Very Common4 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Very Common2 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common2 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Common2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common2 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Occasional1 obs.

Ooencyrtus kuvanae

Occasional1 obs.

Hypoprepia fucosa

Painted Lichen Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Occasional1 obs.

Tipula abdominalis

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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