Ontario County

Ecosystem Overview

The Ontario County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Ontario 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 Clifton Springs, Ontario County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Ontario 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. Clifton Springs

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common11 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common7 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common7 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common6 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common5 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common5 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common5 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common5 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Meloe campanicollis

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clifton Springs

Importance: 0.29

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 Ontario County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+9900%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Clifton Springs

Importance: 0.29

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. Clifton Springs

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Very Common11 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common7 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common7 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common6 obs.

Aegopodium podagraria

Ashweed

Common5 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Common5 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common5 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Common5 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common4 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional4 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional4 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Occasional4 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

Meloe campanicollis

Rare3 obs.

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