Monroe County

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroe County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Monroe 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 Stroudsburg, Monroe County hosts 809% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 10 Monroe County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Stroudsburg

+809% 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 Common194 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common103 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common77 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common71 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common63 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common58 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common58 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common58 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common57 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common55 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common54 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional51 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional51 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional49 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional47 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional45 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional45 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare40 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare39 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare37 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+809% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.34

53 species

+89% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% 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 Monroe County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Monroe County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.40

11 species

+809% vs. current

Pocono Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Paradise Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Tobyhanna Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Hidden Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

East Stroudsburg

Importance: 0.34

53 species

+89% vs. current

Mount Pocono

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

Mountain Lake

Importance: 0.20

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 10 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 10 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Stroudsburg

+809% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common194 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common103 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common77 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Very Common71 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Very Common63 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Common58 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common58 obs.

Pinus rigida

pitch pine

Common58 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common57 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common55 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common54 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional51 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional51 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Occasional49 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional47 obs.

Comptonia peregrina

Fern-Gale

Occasional45 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional45 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Rare40 obs.

Kalmia angustifolia

Wicky

Rare39 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Rare37 obs.

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