Reading

Ecosystem Overview

The Reading ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Berks 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 Berks County nearby has 88% more documented species, Reading offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 18 Berks County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Berks County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Berks County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyomissing

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+140% vs. current

Boyertown

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+500% vs. current

Birdsboro

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+140% vs. current

Shillington

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Robesonia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Strausstown

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 Berks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-20%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Berks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Berks County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-88% vs. current

Wyomissing

Importance: 0.43

5 species

+140% vs. current

Boyertown

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Hamburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+500% vs. current

Birdsboro

Importance: 0.36

5 species

+140% vs. current

Shillington

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Robesonia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% vs. current

Strausstown

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1100% 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 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 18 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Berks County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common1 obs.

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Very Common1 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common1 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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