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Speculator

Ecosystem Overview

The Speculator ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in hamilton 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 hamilton county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
89
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#2
Regional Rank
Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#2 of 5 locations
60th percentile for diversity
vs. Hamilton County
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Melospiza melodia

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common4 obs.
Houstonia caerulea

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Very Common3 obs.
Toxomerus marginatus

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Very Common3 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.
Ischnura verticalis

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common3 obs.
Bombus ternarius

Bombus ternarius

Tricolored Bumble Bee

Common3 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Common3 obs.
Lotus corniculatus

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common3 obs.
Neocataclysta magnificalis

Neocataclysta magnificalis

Common2 obs.
Celithemis elisa

Celithemis elisa

Calico Pennant

Common2 obs.
Libellula incesta

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Common2 obs.
Vireo olivaceus

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional2 obs.
Nehalennia irene

Nehalennia irene

Sedge Sprite

Occasional2 obs.
Polites mystic

Polites mystic

Long Dash

Occasional2 obs.
Bombycilla cedrorum

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Occasional2 obs.
Gavia immer

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.
Larus delawarensis

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Occasional2 obs.
Sitta canadensis

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Rare2 obs.
Bombus terricola

Bombus terricola

Yellow-banded Bumble Bee

Rare2 obs.
Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Dolichovespula norvegicoides

Rare2 obs.

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