Cayuga County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cayuga County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Cayuga County, 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 Auburn, Cayuga County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Cayuga County 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. Auburn

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional3 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cayuga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Auburn

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Town Of Locke

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

Town Of Moravia

Importance: 0.21

28 species

+257% vs. current

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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 Cayuga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Cayuga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Auburn

Importance: 0.42

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Town Of Locke

Importance: 0.27

16 species

+525% vs. current

Town Of Moravia

Importance: 0.21

28 species

+257% 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. Auburn

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Very Common3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common3 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common3 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Anemonastrum canadense

round-leaved anemone

Occasional3 obs.

Bondarzewia berkeleyi

Occasional2 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Occasional2 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

Carex intumescens

Shining Bur Sedge

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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