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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

31
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
29
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
15
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
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

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common14 obs.
Eurycea bislineata

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common10 obs.
Plethodon cinereus

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common4 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common4 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common3 obs.
Trametes versicolor

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.
Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Pseudopolydesmus serratus

Common1 obs.
Hypercompe scribonia

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.
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Paracapnia angulata

Angulate Snowfly

Common1 obs.
Lithobates palustris

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.
Lithobates clamitans

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.
Pseudacris crucifer

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.
Desmognathus fuscus

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Occasional1 obs.
Hemidactylium scutatum

Hemidactylium scutatum

Four-toed Salamander

Occasional1 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.
Diphasiastrum digitatum

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional1 obs.
Impatiens pallida

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Occasional1 obs.
Cornus sericea

Cornus sericea

Red-osier dogwood, red willow

Rare1 obs.
Lapsana communis

Lapsana communis

Nipplewort

Rare1 obs.
Tussilago farfara

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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