Town Of Lysander

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Lysander ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Onondaga 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 #6 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 84th 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 38 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common21 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common13 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Very Common8 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common6 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common6 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common5 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Common4 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common4 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional4 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional3 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional3 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional3 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare3 obs.

Lithobates pipiens

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Onondaga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 Onondaga County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Onondaga County County, New York

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

0% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+456% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% 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 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 38 locations

84th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

0% species diversity

Northern Leopard Frog

Rare3 obs.

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