Pike County

Ecosystem Overview

The Pike County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Pike 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 Milford, Pike County hosts 2400% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 14 Pike 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Milford

+2400% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common15 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common15 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common15 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common13 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common11 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common9 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common9 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Eurybia divaricata

Heart-Leaf Aster

Occasional7 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional7 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Rare7 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Rare7 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Milford

in Milford Township

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pickeral Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Front Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lehman Township

Importance: 0.25

82 species

+22% vs. current

Delaware Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Greene Township

Importance: 0.24

99 species

+1% vs. current

Milford Township

Importance: 0.24

36 species

+178% vs. current

Shohola Township

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+809% 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 Pike County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+138%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Pike County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Milford

in Milford Township

Importance: 0.36

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Pickeral Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Front Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Lehman Township

Importance: 0.25

82 species

+22% vs. current

Delaware Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Greene Township

Importance: 0.24

99 species

+1% vs. current

Milford Township

Importance: 0.24

36 species

+178% vs. current

Shohola Township

Importance: 0.24

11 species

+809% 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

#2 of 14 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Milford

+2400% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Very Common19 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common15 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common15 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common15 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Very Common15 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Common13 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common12 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common11 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Common10 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common9 obs.

Laportea canadensis

Canada Lettuce

Common9 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional9 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional8 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional8 obs.

Eurybia divaricata

Heart-Leaf Aster

Occasional7 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Occasional7 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Rare7 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Rare7 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare7 obs.

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