Truxton Town

Ecosystem Overview

The Truxton Town ecosystem supports 31 documented wildlife species across 29 taxonomic genera. Located in Cortland County, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Cortland County nearby has 69% more documented species, Truxton Town offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 6 Cortland County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cortland County

-69% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

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Paracapnia angulata

Angulate Snowfly

Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Rare1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Rare1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cortland County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+933% vs. current

Preble Town

Importance: 0.25

89 species

-65% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+933% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+3000% vs. current

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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

-21%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Cortland County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-69% vs. current

Scott Town

Importance: 0.25

3 species

+933% vs. current

Preble Town

Importance: 0.25

89 species

-65% vs. current

Cuyler Town

Importance: 0.24

3 species

+933% vs. current

Homer

Importance: 0.22

1 species

+3000% 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 Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 6 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Cortland County

-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 31 total documented species.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common14 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Common1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

No image

Paracapnia angulata

Angulate Snowfly

Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Rare1 obs.

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Rare1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare1 obs.

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