East Stroudsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The East Stroudsburg ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, 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 Monroe County nearby has 47% more documented species, East Stroudsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 10 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-47% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

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

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common11 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Saperda imitans

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-47% vs. current

Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+382% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-47% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2550% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-47% vs. current

Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+382% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5200% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-47% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+2550% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 10 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-47% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common11 obs.

Marchantia polymorpha

Common Liverwort

Very Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common2 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional1 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional1 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional1 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare1 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Rare1 obs.

Saperda imitans

Rare1 obs.

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