Town Of Spafford

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Spafford ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Onondaga County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Syracuse nearby has 47% more documented species, Town Of Spafford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 38 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-47% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Cladara atroliturata

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.

Istocheta aldrichi

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-47% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+430% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+194% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+657% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+77%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Syracuse

Importance: 0.58

100 species

-47% vs. current

Onondaga County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-47% vs. current

Baldwinsville

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+430% vs. current

Glacier Lake

Importance: 0.35

18 species

+194% vs. current

Onondaga Lake Outlet

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+657% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Inner Harbor

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Tracy Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 38 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Cladara atroliturata

Common1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional1 obs.

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.

Istocheta aldrichi

Rare1 obs.

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