Onondaga Lake Outlet

Ecosystem Overview

The Onondaga Lake Outlet ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 7 taxonomic genera. Located in Onondaga County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Syracuse nearby has 93% more documented species, Onondaga Lake Outlet offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 37th 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 38 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-93% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-93% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

-30% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Liverpool

in Town Of Salina

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-68% 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 Onondaga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-93% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-93% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

-30% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

-61% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+133% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Liverpool

in Town Of Salina

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-68% 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

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 38 locations

37th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Ceratophyllum demersum

rigid hornwort

Very Common1 obs.

Persicaria pensylvanica

Pink Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Trapa natans

Water Caltrop

Very Common1 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Very Common1 obs.

Argentina anserina

Common1 obs.

Mikania scandens

Climbing hempvine

Common1 obs.

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