Harford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Harford Township ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Susquehanna County nearby has 77% more documented species, Harford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 14 Susquehanna County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Susquehanna County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Very Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Rare1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Rare1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Susquehanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Susquehanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lenox Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Lathrop Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

Clifford Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Montrose

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Herrick Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Thompson Township

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+360% 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 Susquehanna County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Susquehanna County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Susquehanna County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-77% vs. current

Lenox Township

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+283% vs. current

Lathrop Township

Importance: 0.35

5 species

+360% vs. current

Clifford Township

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Montrose

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Herrick Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

New Milford

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Thompson Township

Importance: 0.27

5 species

+360% 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 14 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 14 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Susquehanna County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common3 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common2 obs.

Hypericum perforatum

Perforate St John'S-Wort

Very Common2 obs.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Campostoma anomalum

Central Stoneroller

Very Common1 obs.

Pimephales promelas

fathead minnow

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Common1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Common1 obs.

Cirsium vulgare

spear thistle

Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia hirta

Blackeyed Susan

Occasional1 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Occasional1 obs.

Morella pensylvanica

Candleberry

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Rhopalomyia solidaginis

Occasional1 obs.

Picea abies

Norway spruce

Rare1 obs.

Pinus resinosa

Red Pine

Rare1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

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