Niagara County

Ecosystem Overview

The Niagara County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Niagara 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Niagara County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common38 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common23 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common16 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common11 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common9 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common7 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common7 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional7 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Occasional6 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional6 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional5 obs.

Rhamnus cathartica

purging buckthorn

Rare5 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Rare5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+150% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

+108% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 Niagara County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Niagara County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

+150% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+900% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

+108% vs. current

Luna Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.20

12 species

+733% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

0% species diversity

Large-Flower Trillium

Rare5 obs.

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