Town Of Marcellus

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Marcellus ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 85 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 #8 for species diversity among 38 Onondaga County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#8 of 38 locations

79th 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.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common10 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common10 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common10 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common9 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common9 obs.

Vincetoxicum rossicum

Pale swallow-wort

Common9 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common8 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common8 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional8 obs.

Solidago patula

Roundleaf Goldenrod

Occasional8 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional8 obs.

Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

Zigzag Aster

Occasional7 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare7 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare7 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

#8 of 38 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Syracuse

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Very Common13 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common12 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Very Common11 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common10 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common10 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common10 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common9 obs.

Carex flava

large yellow-sedge

Common9 obs.

Vincetoxicum rossicum

Pale swallow-wort

Common9 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common8 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common8 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Occasional8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional8 obs.

Solidago patula

Roundleaf Goldenrod

Occasional8 obs.

Collinsonia canadensis

Northern Horsebalm

Occasional8 obs.

Symphyotrichum prenanthoides

Zigzag Aster

Occasional7 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional7 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Rare7 obs.

Rumex obtusifolius

broad-leaved dock

Rare7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare7 obs.

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