Cattaraugus County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cattaraugus County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Cattaraugus 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. Compared to nearby Olean, Cattaraugus County hosts 614% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Cattaraugus County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Olean

+614% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common8 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common7 obs.

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Common7 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common6 obs.

Hemistropharia albocrenulata

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Rare6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Olean

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+614% vs. current

Salamanca

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Delevan

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ellicottville

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Science Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 Cattaraugus County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Olean

Importance: 0.39

14 species

+614% vs. current

Salamanca

Importance: 0.33

11 species

+809% vs. current

Delevan

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ellicottville

Importance: 0.23

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Science Lake

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+3233% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Olean

+614% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common10 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common8 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Very Common7 obs.

Lysimachia borealis

Maystar

Very Common7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common7 obs.

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Common7 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Common6 obs.

Hemistropharia albocrenulata

Common6 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Common6 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional6 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional6 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional6 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional6 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Rare6 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Rare6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare5 obs.

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