Stroudsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Stroudsburg ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Monroe County nearby has 89% more documented species, Stroudsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 10 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Common1 obs.

Acrolophus mora

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

East Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.34

53 species

-79% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-89% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+450% 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

-81%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Monroe County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-89% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-89% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+450% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1000% vs. current

East Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.34

53 species

-79% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-89% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+450% 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 Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 10 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Monroe County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Lamium amplexicaule

henbit dead-nettle

Very Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Very Common1 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Common1 obs.

Acrolophus mora

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common1 obs.

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