Luna Island

Ecosystem Overview

The Luna Island ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Niagara County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Niagara Falls nearby has 88% more documented species, Luna Island offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 6 Niagara County County natural areas, placing it in the 17th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-88% species diversity

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Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

-70% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+20% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

-75% 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

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-88% vs. current

Niagara County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-88% vs. current

North Tonawanda

Importance: 0.37

40 species

-70% vs. current

Middleport

Importance: 0.32

10 species

+20% vs. current

Goat Island

in Niagara Falls

Importance: 0.25

48 species

-75% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 6 locations

17th percentile for diversity

vs. Niagara Falls

-88% species diversity

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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