Jefferson County

Ecosystem Overview

The Jefferson County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Jefferson 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 Punxsutawney, Jefferson County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 3 Jefferson County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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. Punxsutawney

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Odontocorynus salebrosus

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Punxsutawney

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% 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 Jefferson County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 2 nearby locations in Jefferson County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Punxsutawney

Importance: 0.37

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Summerville

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% 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. Punxsutawney

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Very Common4 obs.

Dactylis glomerata

Orchardgrass

Very Common3 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Spiraea tomentosa

Steeplebush

Common3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common3 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional3 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional2 obs.

Psyche casta

Moth

Rare2 obs.

Toxomerus marginatus

Syrphid Fly

Rare2 obs.

Odontocorynus salebrosus

Rare2 obs.

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