Susquehanna County

Ecosystem Overview

The Susquehanna County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Susquehanna 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 Montrose, Susquehanna County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 14 Susquehanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Montrose

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common4 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional4 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Occasional3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Susquehanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Harford Township

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lenox Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lathrop Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Clifford Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Montrose

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Herrick Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thompson Township

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% 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 Susquehanna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Susquehanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Harford Township

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lenox Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Lathrop Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+1900% vs. current

Clifford Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Montrose

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Herrick Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Thompson Township

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+1900% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 14 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Montrose

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common65 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Very Common7 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common5 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common4 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common4 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common4 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common4 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common4 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional4 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Occasional4 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional4 obs.

Toxostoma rufum

brown thrasher

Occasional4 obs.

Sturnella magna

eastern meadowlark

Occasional4 obs.

Etheostoma zonale

Banded darter

Occasional3 obs.

Cercyonis pegala

Common Wood Nymph

Rare3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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