Bethlehem

Ecosystem Overview

The Bethlehem ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 1087 Pennsylvania natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 1087 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common380 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common58 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common49 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common41 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common39 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common22 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common21 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common19 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common12 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional11 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional9 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional8 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional6 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Rare6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare5 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+104% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Pennsylvania.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+8%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pennsylvania

Importance: 0.79

100 species

0% vs. current

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Harrisburg

Importance: 0.57

100 species

0% vs. current

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+104% vs. current

Wilkes-barre

Importance: 0.53

100 species

0% vs. current

Lancaster

Importance: 0.51

96 species

+4% vs. current

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 1087 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 1087 locations

98th percentile for diversity

vs. Pennsylvania

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common380 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common58 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common49 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common41 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common39 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common22 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common21 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Common19 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common13 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common13 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common12 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional11 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional9 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional9 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional8 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional6 obs.

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Rare6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare5 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Rare5 obs.

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