Perry County

Ecosystem Overview

The Perry County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Perry 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 Duck Pond, Perry County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Perry County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Duck Pond

+0% 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 Common6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common3 obs.

Meripilus sumstinei

Black-Staining Polypore

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Octotoma plicatula

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Perry County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Buffalo Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Bloomfield

Importance: 0.32

13 species

+669% vs. current

Duncannon

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.29

38 species

+163% vs. current

Liverpool

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Millerstown

Importance: 0.29

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 Perry County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1011%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Perry County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Little Buffalo Lake

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Bloomfield

Importance: 0.32

13 species

+669% vs. current

Duncannon

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Newport

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Marysville

Importance: 0.29

38 species

+163% vs. current

Liverpool

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Millerstown

Importance: 0.29

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 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Duck Pond

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common5 obs.

Hepatica americana

Round-Leaved Liverleaf

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Asclepias tuberosa

Chieger-Flower

Common3 obs.

Meripilus sumstinei

Black-Staining Polypore

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Cypripedium acaule

Lady'S-Slipper Orchid

Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional3 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Amphipyra pyramidoides

Copper Underwing

Occasional2 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

Bombus perplexus

Confusing bumble bee

Rare2 obs.

Octotoma plicatula

Rare2 obs.

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