Salem Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Salem Township ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 89% more documented species, Salem Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 23 Wayne County County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 23 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-89% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Hylotelephium telephium

Witch'S Moneybags

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common1 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Common1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

-8% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

0% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+22% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

-68% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-72% 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 Wayne County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-59%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Wayne County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Wayne County

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-89% vs. current

Honesdale

Importance: 0.38

12 species

-8% vs. current

Prompton

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+1000% vs. current

Lehigh Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

0% vs. current

Mount Pleasant Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+22% vs. current

Buckingham Township

Importance: 0.27

34 species

-68% vs. current

Clinton Township

Importance: 0.27

12 species

-8% vs. current

Lake Township

Importance: 0.27

39 species

-72% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 23 locations

65th percentile for diversity

vs. Wayne County

-89% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Very Common2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Schizomyia racemicola

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates palustris

Pickerel Frog

Common1 obs.

Hylotelephium telephium

Witch'S Moneybags

Common1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common1 obs.

Anthriscus sylvestris

cow parsley

Common1 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Common1 obs.

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