Chautauqua County

Ecosystem Overview

The Chautauqua County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Chautauqua 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 Jamestown, Chautauqua County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 15 Chautauqua County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Jamestown

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common11 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common9 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional6 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jamestown

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dunkirk

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+614% vs. current

Fredonia

Importance: 0.36

36 species

+178% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mayville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silver Creek

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cassadaga

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% 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 Chautauqua County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Jamestown

Importance: 0.43

14 species

+614% vs. current

Dunkirk

Importance: 0.37

14 species

+614% vs. current

Fredonia

Importance: 0.36

36 species

+178% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Cassadaga Lakes

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mayville

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Silver Creek

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cassadaga

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% 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

#1 of 15 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Jamestown

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common14 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common11 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common9 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common9 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common9 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common8 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common7 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional6 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional6 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional6 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Occasional5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Rare5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare5 obs.

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