Lily Pond

Ecosystem Overview

The Lily Pond ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 26 taxonomic genera. Located in Cheektowaga Town, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cheektowaga Town nearby has 73% more documented species, Lily Pond offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Cheektowaga Town County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheektowaga Town

-73% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cheektowaga Town County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheektowaga Town

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Spring Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% 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 Cheektowaga Town County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cheektowaga Town County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Cheektowaga Town

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-73% vs. current

Heron Pond

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+200% vs. current

Spring Pond

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+286% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common8 species

Occasional8 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cheektowaga Town

-73% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common2 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Common1 obs.

Rhagio mystaceus

Common Snipe Fly

Common1 obs.

Dolomedes triton

Six-Spotted Fishing Spider

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Podilymbus podiceps

Pied-billed grebe

Occasional1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Occasional1 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Occasional1 obs.

Scutellaria galericulata

skullcap

Rare1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Rare1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Rare1 obs.

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