Cumberland County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cumberland County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Cumberland 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 Carlisle, Cumberland County hosts 163% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Cumberland County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle

+163% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common5 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional4 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional4 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle

Importance: 0.47

38 species

+163% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Cumberland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cumberland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Carlisle

Importance: 0.47

38 species

+163% vs. current

Mechanicsburg

Importance: 0.38

10 species

+900% vs. current

Doubling Gap Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Camp Hill

Importance: 0.34

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Newville

Importance: 0.32

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Mount Holly Springs

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+4900% 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Carlisle

+163% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common7 obs.

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common6 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common6 obs.

Megalopyge crispata

Black-Waved Flannel Moth

Common6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Common5 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common5 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common5 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common5 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common4 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Occasional4 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional4 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Occasional4 obs.

Ambystoma maculatum

Spotted salamander

Occasional4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional4 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Rare4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare3 obs.

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