Lycoming County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lycoming County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lycoming 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 Williamsport, Lycoming County hosts 1150% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Lycoming County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamsport

+1150% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lycoming County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Williamsport

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

South Williamsport

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 Lycoming County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Lycoming County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Williamsport

Importance: 0.47

8 species

+1150% vs. current

South Williamsport

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% 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 3 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 3 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Williamsport

+1150% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common5 obs.

Aralia racemosa

Life-Of-Man

Very Common5 obs.

Geranium robertianum

herb-robert

Very Common3 obs.

Lysimachia ciliata

Fringed Loosestrife

Very Common3 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Satyrium calanus

Banded Hairstreak

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Common2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Rare2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

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