Livingston County

Ecosystem Overview

The Livingston County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Livingston 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 Dansville, Livingston County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Livingston County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dansville

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Bjerkandera adusta

Smoky Bracket

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional2 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Mycena overholtsii

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Livingston County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Dansville

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mount Morris

Importance: 0.24

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 Livingston County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Livingston County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Dansville

Importance: 0.31

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Mount Morris

Importance: 0.24

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Dansville

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common6 obs.

Hylodesmum glutinosum

clustered-leaved tick-trefoil

Very Common4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common4 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common3 obs.

Troglodytes hiemalis

Winter Wren

Common3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Bjerkandera adusta

Smoky Bracket

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional2 obs.

Hackelia virginiana

Beggar'S-Lice

Occasional2 obs.

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Mycena overholtsii

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

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