Town Of Monroe

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Monroe ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Town of Monroe, 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 Sapphire, Town Of Monroe hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Town of Monroe County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Sapphire

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common5 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common4 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional3 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Town of Monroe County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.23

29 species

+245% 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 Monroe County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Town of Monroe County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe Ponds

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Round Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monroe

Importance: 0.23

29 species

+245% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Lake Sapphire

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Very Common8 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Very Common7 obs.

Larinioides cornutus

Very Common5 obs.

Dissosteira carolina

Carolina Grasshopper

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common4 obs.

Pantherophis alleghaniensis

Yellow Rat Snake (Quadrivittata)

Common4 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common4 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional3 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Occasional3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional3 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Occasional3 obs.

Phigalia titea

Spiny Looper

Occasional3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Rare3 obs.

Dolichovespula arenaria

Common Aerial Yellowjacket

Rare3 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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