Ontario County
Ecosystem Overview
The Ontario County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in ontario 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 Clifton Springs, Ontario County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 ontario 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 100 total documented species.
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Cepaea nemoralis
Grovesnail
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Aegopodium podagraria
Ashweed
Mycena leaiana
Toxomerus politus
Maize Calligrapher
Geum canadense
White Avens
Linaria vulgaris
common toadflax
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Panellus stipticus
Bitter Oysterling
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Ambystoma maculatum
Spotted salamander
Epargyreus clarus
Silver-Spotted Skipper
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Meloe campanicollis
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Ontario County
Discover 1 other wildlife-rich locations near Ontario County. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Ontario Countywithin Ontario County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.