Mifflin County

Ecosystem Overview

The Mifflin County ecosystem supports 51 documented wildlife species across 48 taxonomic genera. Located in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Lewistown, Mifflin County hosts 2450% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Mifflin County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+2450% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Hybos reversus

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Rare1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1175%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mifflin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewistown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Burnham

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+750% 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 Mifflin County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+1175%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Mifflin County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Lewistown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+2450% vs. current

Burnham

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+750% 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 Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Lewistown

+2450% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 51 total documented species.

Hybos reversus

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common2 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common2 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Neriene radiata

Filmy Dome Spider

Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common1 obs.

Boisea trivittata

Occasional1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Parectopa robiniella

Locust digitate leafminer

Occasional1 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Rare1 obs.

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Rare1 obs.

Prenolepis imparis

Small Honey Ant

Rare1 obs.

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