Schuylkill County

Ecosystem Overview

The Schuylkill County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Schuylkill 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 Pottsville, Schuylkill County hosts 4900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Schuylkill County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pottsville

+4900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Cortinarius iodes

Viscid Violet Cort

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common3 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia hispida

Bristly Spikenard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Schuylkill County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottsville

Importance: 0.46

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tamaqua

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shenandoah

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tamaqua Reservoirs

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Ringgold

Importance: 0.33

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 Schuylkill County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+4900%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Schuylkill County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pottsville

Importance: 0.46

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Tamaqua

Importance: 0.38

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Shenandoah

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Tamaqua Reservoirs

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Ringgold

Importance: 0.33

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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pottsville

+4900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common8 obs.

Malacosoma americana

Eastern Tent Caterpillar Moth

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common5 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common4 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common3 obs.

Cortinarius iodes

Viscid Violet Cort

Common3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common3 obs.

Oclemena acuminata

Whorled Aster

Common3 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common3 obs.

Ganoderma tsugae

Occasional3 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Occasional3 obs.

Loxia curvirostra

common crossbill

Occasional3 obs.

Veronica officinalis

Common speedwell

Occasional2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Occasional2 obs.

Aralia hispida

Bristly Spikenard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare2 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Rare2 obs.

Pectinatella magnifica

Magnificent Bryozoan

Rare2 obs.

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