Carbondale

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbondale ecosystem supports 32 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Scranton nearby has 68% more documented species, Carbondale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 22 Lackawanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 59th 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 22 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-68% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Very Common2 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-68% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+100% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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 Lackawanna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-22%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lackawanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Scranton

Importance: 0.51

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lackawanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-68% vs. current

Dunmore

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-68% vs. current

Lake Scranton

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+100% vs. current

Roaring Brook

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Lackawanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+540% vs. current

Chapman Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% vs. current

Big Bass Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+3100% 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 22 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common10 species

Occasional9 species

Rare6 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 22 locations

59th percentile for diversity

vs. Scranton

-68% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 32 total documented species.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Very Common2 obs.

Plagiodera versicolora

Imported willow leaf beetle

Very Common1 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Very Common1 obs.

Phyllocnistis populiella

Very Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Common1 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common1 obs.

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common1 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common1 obs.

Phlox paniculata

Summer Phlox

Occasional1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional1 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional1 obs.

Populus grandidentata

Large-Toothed Aspen

Occasional1 obs.

Populus tremuloides

Aspen Poplar

Occasional1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional1 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Rare1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Rare1 obs.

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