Cortland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cortland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Cortland 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 Pond Two, Cortland County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Cortland County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pond Two

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common21 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common18 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common16 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common13 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common10 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common9 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common6 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cortland County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Truxton Town

Importance: 0.26

31 species

+223% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Preble Town

Importance: 0.25

89 species

+12% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+9900% vs. current

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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 Cortland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Cortland County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Truxton Town

Importance: 0.26

31 species

+223% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Preble Town

Importance: 0.25

89 species

+12% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pond Two

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common21 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common18 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common16 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common13 obs.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common10 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common9 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common6 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common5 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional5 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional4 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Occasional4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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