Yates County

Ecosystem Overview

The Yates County ecosystem supports 91 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Yates 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 Penn Yan, Yates County hosts 9000% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Yates County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Penn Yan

+9000% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Common2 obs.

Hydrocotyle americana

American Marshpennywort

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Urgleptes facetus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9000%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Penn Yan

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Dresden

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9000% 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 Yates County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+9000%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Penn Yan

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9000% vs. current

Dresden

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9000% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Penn Yan

+9000% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 91 total documented species.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common3 obs.

Polygonatum biflorum

American Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Very Common2 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common2 obs.

Toxomerus politus

Maize Calligrapher

Common2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common2 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Common2 obs.

Hydrocotyle americana

American Marshpennywort

Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional2 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Occasional2 obs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Colorado Columbine

Occasional2 obs.

Asplenium trichomanes

maidenhair spleenwort

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

Analeptura lineola

Rare1 obs.

Urgleptes facetus

Rare1 obs.

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