Lehigh County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lehigh County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Lehigh 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 Allentown, Lehigh County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 11 Lehigh County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

+194% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common22 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common13 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common7 obs.

Faxonius limosus

American Crayfish

Common7 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common6 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Rare5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

+194% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+809% vs. current

Leaser Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

+156% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

2 species

+4900% vs. current

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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 Lehigh County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+525%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Lehigh County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Allentown

Importance: 0.51

34 species

+194% vs. current

Emmaus

Importance: 0.41

11 species

+809% vs. current

Leaser Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Whitehall

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Hanover

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Coopersburg

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.32

39 species

+156% vs. current

Alburtis

Importance: 0.31

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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 11 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Allentown

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common22 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common13 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Very Common11 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common9 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common8 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common7 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common7 obs.

Faxonius limosus

American Crayfish

Common7 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common6 obs.

Micropterus dolomieu

Smallmouth Bass

Occasional6 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional6 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional6 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional5 obs.

Hypholoma fasciculare

Occasional5 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional5 obs.

Eranthis hyemalis

winter aconite

Rare5 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Rare5 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Rare5 obs.

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