Carbon County

Ecosystem Overview

The Carbon County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Carbon 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 Jim Thorpe, Carbon County hosts 426% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 9 Carbon County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Jim Thorpe

+426% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common16 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Entoloma strictius

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common6 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common6 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

Eoparargyractis plevie

Rare3 obs.

Clepsis clemensiana

Clemens' Clepsis Moth

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Jim Thorpe

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Beltzville Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Palmerton

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Nesquehoning

Importance: 0.29

13 species

+669% vs. current

Summit Hill

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weissport

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beaver Meadows

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Parryville

Importance: 0.27

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 Carbon County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Carbon County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Jim Thorpe

Importance: 0.37

19 species

+426% vs. current

Beltzville Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Palmerton

Importance: 0.31

12 species

+733% vs. current

Nesquehoning

Importance: 0.29

13 species

+669% vs. current

Summit Hill

Importance: 0.29

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Weissport

Importance: 0.27

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Beaver Meadows

Importance: 0.27

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Parryville

Importance: 0.27

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Jim Thorpe

+426% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common16 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common8 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common7 obs.

Entoloma strictius

Very Common6 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common6 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Common6 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common6 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Common5 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common5 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Common4 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common4 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional4 obs.

Dryocampa rubicunda

Rosy Maple Moth

Occasional4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional4 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional4 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional3 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare3 obs.

Eoparargyractis plevie

Rare3 obs.

Clepsis clemensiana

Clemens' Clepsis Moth

Rare3 obs.

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