Forest County

Ecosystem Overview

The Forest County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in Forest 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 Tionesta, Forest County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Forest County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tionesta

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Common3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Common3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Callistosporium pseudofelleum

Occasional3 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Forest County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Tionesta

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 Forest County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+3233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Forest County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Tionesta

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 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Tionesta

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common4 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common4 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Very Common3 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Very Common3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common3 obs.

Lobelia inflata

wild tobacco

Common3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Digitalis purpurea

foxglove

Common3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common3 obs.

Callistosporium pseudofelleum

Occasional3 obs.

Dorocordulia libera

Racket-tailed Emerald

Occasional2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional2 obs.

Euphyia intermediata

Sharp-Angled Carpet Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Chlosyne harrisii

Harris' Checkerspot

Occasional2 obs.

Nomophila nearctica

American Rush Veneer

Rare2 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare2 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare2 obs.

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