Amherst Town Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Amherst Town ecosystem supports 68 documented wildlife species across 67 taxonomic genera. Located in Amherst Town, New York, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Walton Pond, Amherst Town hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 1 Amherst Town County natural areas, placing it in the 0th 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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Walton Pond

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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No comparable locations found in this region.

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 1 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common21 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 1 locations

0th percentile for diversity

vs. Walton Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 68 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Mephitis mephitis

Striped Skunk

Common2 obs.

Corvus brachyrhynchos

American Crow

Common2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common1 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common1 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Rare1 obs.

Daktulosphaira vitifoliae

grape phylloxera

Rare1 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

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