Mendon Town

Ecosystem Overview

The Mendon Town ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Mendon Town, 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 Hundred Acre Pond, Mendon Town hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Mendon Town 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hundred Acre Pond

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common13 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common6 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common5 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common5 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Occasional5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mendon Town County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Deep Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Devil's Bathtub

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Hundred Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Quaker 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 Mendon Town County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Mendon Town County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Deep Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Devil's Bathtub

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Hundred Acre Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Quaker 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Hundred Acre Pond

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common13 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common7 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common7 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common7 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Common6 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common6 obs.

Dryocopus pileatus

Pileated Woodpecker

Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common5 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common5 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional5 obs.

Fundulus diaphanus

Banded Killifish

Occasional5 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional5 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional5 obs.

Spizelloides arborea

American Tree Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Rare4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare4 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare4 obs.

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