Whitehall

Ecosystem Overview

The Whitehall ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Allentown nearby has 53% more documented species, Whitehall offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 11 Lehigh County County natural areas, placing it in the 45th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

-53% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1 obs.

Elsholtzia ciliata

crested late-summer-mint

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

-53% vs. current

Lehigh County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+45% vs. current

Leaser Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-27% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-59% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+700% 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 Lehigh County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-38%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

-53% vs. current

Lehigh County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-84% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+45% vs. current

Leaser Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-27% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

-59% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+700% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 11 locations

45th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Very Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Very Common1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common1 obs.

Elsholtzia ciliata

crested late-summer-mint

Common1 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common1 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Phasianus colchicus

pheasant, common pheasant

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

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