Mechanicsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Mechanicsburg ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Carlisle nearby has 74% more documented species, Mechanicsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 7 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

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Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle

-74% species diversity

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Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle

Importance: 0.47

38 species

-74% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-90% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+400% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+43% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+400% 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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle

Importance: 0.47

38 species

-74% vs. current

Cumberland County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-90% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+900% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+400% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+43% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+400% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 7 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle

-74% species diversity

starling

Common1 obs.

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