Tompkins County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tompkins County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Tompkins 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. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 15 Tompkins County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Ithaca

0% 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 Common118 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common89 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common84 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common75 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common68 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common66 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common63 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common62 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common60 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common59 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common59 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional58 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional55 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional55 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional55 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional53 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional48 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare47 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare46 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare45 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tompkins County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Ithaca

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Beebe Lake

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+20% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 Tompkins County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+300%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Tompkins County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Ithaca

Importance: 0.50

100 species

0% vs. current

Beebe Lake

Importance: 0.35

83 species

+20% vs. current

Allan H. Treman State Marine Park

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cayuga Inlet

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Lake Treman

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Swim Area

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Jennings Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mud Pond

Importance: 0.35

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 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 15 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Ithaca

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common118 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common89 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common84 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common75 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common68 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common66 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common63 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Common62 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common60 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Common59 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common59 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional58 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional55 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional55 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional55 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional53 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional48 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Rare47 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare46 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare45 obs.

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