Tioga County

Ecosystem Overview

The Tioga County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Tioga 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 Wellsboro, Tioga County hosts 488% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Tioga 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. Wellsboro

+488% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Tioga County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellsboro

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Nessmuk

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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 Tioga County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Tioga County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wellsboro

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Mansfield

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lake Nessmuk

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+9900% 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. Wellsboro

+488% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Hydrangea arborescens

Wild Hydrangea

Very Common4 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Common4 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common4 obs.

Epipactis helleborine

broad-leaved helleborine

Common4 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Occasional3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Occasional3 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Rare3 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare3 obs.

Lucidota atra

Black Firefly

Rare3 obs.

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