Town of Rochester Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Rochester ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Rochester, 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 Lake Minnewaska, Town Of Rochester hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Town of Rochester County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Minnewaska

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common16 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Very Common16 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common9 obs.

Fiorinia externa

elongate hemlock scale

Very Common9 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common5 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare2 obs.

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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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Minnewaska

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common16 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Very Common16 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common11 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common9 obs.

Fiorinia externa

elongate hemlock scale

Very Common9 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Common7 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common6 obs.

Erethizon dorsatus

Porcupine

Common5 obs.

Epigaea repens

Ground Laurel

Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Umbilicaria mammulata

Occasional4 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional3 obs.

Pleurozium schreberi

Red-Stemmed Feather-Moss

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Ilex verticillata

Winterberry

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris marginalis

Woodfern

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare3 obs.

Melanoplus punctulatus

Pine-Tree Spur-Throat Grasshopper

Rare2 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare2 obs.

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