Pittston

Ecosystem Overview

The Pittston ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilkes-Barre nearby has 7% more documented species, Pittston offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 Luzerne County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common8 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common7 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Very Common7 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common6 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common6 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common5 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common4 obs.

Betula populifolia

Gray Birch

Common4 obs.

Equisetum arvense

field horsetail

Common4 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional4 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional4 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional3 obs.

Linaria vulgaris

common toadflax

Occasional3 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional3 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Rare3 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+151%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-7% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1760% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+244% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4550% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+417% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+174% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1229% 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 Luzerne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+151%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Luzerne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

-7% vs. current

Luzerne County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

-7% vs. current

Hazleton

Importance: 0.44

5 species

+1760% vs. current

Kingston

Importance: 0.43

27 species

+244% vs. current

Avoca

Importance: 0.33

2 species

+4550% vs. current

West Pittston

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+417% vs. current

Wyoming

Importance: 0.33

34 species

+174% vs. current

Forty Fort

Importance: 0.33

7 species

+1229% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Wilkes-Barre

-7% species diversity

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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