Chambersburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Chambersburg ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in Franklin 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 Franklin County nearby has 88% more documented species, Chambersburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 3 Franklin County County natural areas, placing it in the 33th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thyme-Leaf Sandwort

Common1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Waynesboro

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 Franklin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Franklin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-88% vs. current

Waynesboro

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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 3 locations

33th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin County

-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombycilla cedrorum

cedar waxwing

Very Common1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Very Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Geranium molle

Dovefoot geranium

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Pellaea atropurpurea

Purple-Stemmed Cliffbrake

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Silene latifolia

Bladder campion

Common1 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Common1 obs.

Arenaria serpyllifolia

Thyme-Leaf Sandwort

Common1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional1 obs.

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