Town Of Lafayette
Ecosystem Overview
The Town Of Lafayette ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in onondaga county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Syracuse nearby has 85% more documented species, Town Of Lafayette offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 38 onondaga county County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Picea abies
Norway spruce
Pinus sylvestris
Scots Pine
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Dolichovespula arenaria
Common Aerial Yellowjacket
Dissosteira carolina
Carolina Grasshopper
Tamiasciurus hudsonicus
Ecureuil Roux
Ischnoderma resinosum
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Argiope aurantia
Yellow Garden Spider
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Galium mollugo
hedge-bedstraw
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Onondaga County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Town Of Lafayette. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Town Of Lafayettewithin Onondaga County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.