Fulton County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fulton County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Fulton 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 McConnellsburg, Fulton County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Fulton 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. McConnellsburg

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare2 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley-hi

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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 Fulton County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Fulton County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Valley-hi

Importance: 0.25

8 species

+1150% 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. McConnellsburg

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Diapheromera femorata

Common American Walkingstick

Very Common8 obs.

Libellula cyanea

Spangled Skimmer

Very Common3 obs.

Lestes vigilax

Swamp Spreadwing

Very Common3 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ophyiulus pilosus

Very Common3 obs.

Phanogomphus exilis

Lancet Clubtail

Common3 obs.

Ceanothus americanus

New Jersey Tea

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Common2 obs.

Tachopteryx thoreyi

Gray Petaltail

Common2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Ladona julia

Chalk-fronted Corporal

Occasional2 obs.

Helianthus divaricatus

Woodland Sunflower

Occasional2 obs.

Plathemis lydia

Common Whitetail

Occasional2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional2 obs.

Libellula flavida

Yellow-sided Skimmer

Occasional2 obs.

Enallagma divagans

Turquoise Bluet

Rare2 obs.

Lanthus vernalis

Southern Pygmy Clubtail

Rare2 obs.

Amphiagrion saucium

Eastern Red Damsel

Rare2 obs.

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