Huntingdon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Huntingdon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Huntingdon, Huntingdon County hosts 456% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Huntingdon County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Huntingdon

+456% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common12 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common8 obs.

Viola pubescens

Downy-Yellow Violet

Very Common8 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common7 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common6 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Huntingdon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntingdon

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Whipple Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Perez

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% 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 Huntingdon County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Huntingdon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Huntingdon

Importance: 0.38

18 species

+456% vs. current

Whipple Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Perez

Importance: 0.20

6 species

+1567% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Huntingdon

+456% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common12 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common9 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common8 obs.

Viola pubescens

Downy-Yellow Violet

Very Common8 obs.

Polygaloides paucifolia

fringed polygala

Common7 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Common7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common6 obs.

Mitella diphylla

Two-Leaf Mitrewort

Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common6 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional5 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional5 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional5 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Rare5 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare5 obs.

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