Town Of Grafton

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Grafton ecosystem supports 84 documented wildlife species across 77 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Grafton, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Banker Pond, Town Of Grafton hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Town of Grafton 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Banker Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Pidonia ruficollis

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Grafton County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

White Lily Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% 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 Town of Grafton County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+4100%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Town of Grafton County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+2700% vs. current

White Lily Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+8300% 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 Common17 species

Common26 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Banker Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 84 total documented species.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Celithemis fasciata

Banded Pennant

Common2 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common2 obs.

Pidonia ruficollis

Common2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Common2 obs.

Osmunda spectabilis

American Royal Fern

Common2 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional2 obs.

Pteridium aquilinum

bracken

Occasional2 obs.

Picea rubens

Eastern Spruce

Occasional2 obs.

Betula papyrifera

White Birch

Occasional2 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Occasional2 obs.

Osmundastrum cinnamomeum

Buckhorn

Rare2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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