Potter County

Ecosystem Overview

The Potter County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 88 taxonomic genera. Located in Potter 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 Coudersport, Potter County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Potter County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Coudersport

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis philadelphia

Mourning Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Potter County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Coudersport

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lyman Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Galeton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shinglehouse

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ulysses

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Galeton Lake

in Galeton

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Potter County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Potter County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Coudersport

Importance: 0.39

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lyman Run Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Galeton

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shinglehouse

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Ulysses

Importance: 0.27

12 species

+733% vs. current

Galeton Lake

in Galeton

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Coudersport

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo lagopus

rough-legged buzzard

Very Common2 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common2 obs.

Spizella pusilla

Field Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Cygnus columbianus

whistling swan

Very Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Limenitis arthemis

Red-Spotted Admiral

Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common2 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional2 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Occasional2 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Occasional2 obs.

Geothlypis philadelphia

Mourning Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga fusca

Blackburnian Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Lanius borealis

Northern Shrike

Rare2 obs.

Mareca strepera

Gadwall

Rare2 obs.

Aquila chrysaetos

Golden Eagle

Rare2 obs.

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