Preble Town

Ecosystem Overview

The Preble Town ecosystem supports 89 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Cortland County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cortland County nearby has 11% more documented species, Preble Town offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 6 Cortland County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cortland County

-11% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Cardamine pensylvanica

Occasional3 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Rare2 obs.

Picris hieracioides

ox-tongue

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+218%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cortland County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-11% vs. current

Truxton Town

Importance: 0.26

31 species

+187% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+2867% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2867% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+8800% 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 Cortland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+218%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cortland County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-11% vs. current

Truxton Town

Importance: 0.26

31 species

+187% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+2867% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+2867% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+8800% 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 Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 6 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Cortland County

-11% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 89 total documented species.

Oniscus asellus

common shiny woodlouse

Very Common6 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common5 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Very Common5 obs.

Callicladium imponens

Brocade Moss

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Common4 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common3 obs.

Cardamine pensylvanica

Occasional3 obs.

Caulophyllum thalictroides

Papooseroot

Occasional2 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Occasional2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional2 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Occasional2 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional2 obs.

Veronica serpyllifolia

Thymeleaf speedwell

Rare2 obs.

Picris hieracioides

ox-tongue

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum lantanoides

Moosewood

Rare2 obs.

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