Wayne County
Ecosystem Overview
The Wayne County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne 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 Sodus Bay, Wayne County hosts 335% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 wayne 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.
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Camponotus pennsylvanicus
Carpenter Ant
Clangula hyemalis
long-tailed duck
Danaus plexippus
monarch
Chelydra serpentina
Snapping Turtle
Mycena leaiana
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Zelus luridus
Pale Green Assassin Bug
Erythemis simplicicollis
Eastern Pondhawk
Geranium robertianum
herb-robert
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Mangora placida
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wayne County
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Regional Wildlife Network
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