Lake Scranton

Ecosystem Overview

The Lake Scranton ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scranton nearby has 84% more documented species, Lake Scranton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 22 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Atocion armeria

thrift catchfly

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-84% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.34

32 species

-50% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Lackawanna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-63%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-84% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-84% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-84% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+220% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Carbondale

Importance: 0.34

32 species

-50% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 22 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common2 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Very Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common2 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Very Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common1 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Common1 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional1 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional1 obs.

Atocion armeria

thrift catchfly

Occasional1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional1 obs.

Mergus merganser

goosander

Occasional1 obs.

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