Hanover

Ecosystem Overview

The Hanover ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Northampton 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 Easton nearby has 83% more documented species, Hanover offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 18 Northampton County County natural areas, placing it in the 39th 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 18 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Neotibicen tibicen

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-83% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

-72% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-58% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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 Northampton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Northampton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Easton

Importance: 0.47

81 species

-83% vs. current

Northampton County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-86% vs. current

Nazareth

Importance: 0.36

50 species

-72% vs. current

Allen

Importance: 0.35

33 species

-58% vs. current

Bushkill Creek

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+100% vs. current

Paint Mill Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+600% vs. current

Saucon Creek

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% vs. current

Spring

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1300% 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

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 18 locations

39th percentile for diversity

vs. Easton

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common2 obs.

Citheronia regalis

Regal Moth

Very Common1 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common1 obs.

Echinocystis lobata

Wild cucumber

Common1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Neotibicen tibicen

Occasional1 obs.

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