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Town Of Spafford

Ecosystem Overview

The Town Of Spafford ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in onondaga county, new york, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Syracuse nearby has 47% more documented species, Town Of Spafford offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 38 onondaga county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

53
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
50
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
27
Common Species
Frequently observed species
26
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#11
Regional Rank
Out of 38 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species
Common16 species
Occasional16 species
Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#11 of 38 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Syracuse
-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common2 obs.
Daedaleopsis confragosa

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Very Common2 obs.
Conopholis americana

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.
Coptis trifolia

Coptis trifolia

Threeleaf Goldthread

Very Common2 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common1 obs.
Anaxyrus americanus

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.
Cladara atroliturata

Cladara atroliturata

Common1 obs.
Arisaema triphyllum

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common1 obs.
Hypomyces lactifluorum

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Common1 obs.
Matteuccia struthiopteris

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.
Maianthemum canadense

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common1 obs.
Leucobryum glaucum

Leucobryum glaucum

Large White-moss

Occasional1 obs.
Tsuga canadensis

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional1 obs.
Huperzia lucidula

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.
Maianthemum racemosum

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.
Medeola virginiana

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional1 obs.
Artomyces pyxidatus

Artomyces pyxidatus

Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus

Occasional1 obs.
Cypripedium acaule

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Rare1 obs.
Pseudacris crucifer

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Rare1 obs.
Istocheta aldrichi

Istocheta aldrichi

Rare1 obs.

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