Pennsylvania Wildlife Guide - Wildlife Field Guide

Ecosystem Overview

The Pennsylvania ecosystem supports 80 documented wildlife species across 76 taxonomic genera. Located in Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat for regional wildlife. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Adams County, Pennsylvania hosts 29% more species diversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Adams County

+29% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2,576 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1,691 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1,574 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1,390 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1,049 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common923 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common910 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common906 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common897 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common883 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common879 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional853 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spotted Lanternfly

Occasional848 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional828 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional772 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional769 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional731 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare697 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare694 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare694 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

vs. Adams County

+29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 80 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

Hedge Garlic

Very Common2,576 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

Wineberry

Very Common1,691 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

Haymaids

Very Common1,574 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common1,390 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

Japanese Barberry

Very Common1,049 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Bead Fern

Common923 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Woodbine

Common910 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common906 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tuliptree

Common897 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Baby Rose

Common883 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

White-Tailed Deer

Common879 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Polecatweed

Occasional853 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spotted Lanternfly

Occasional848 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus

Occasional828 obs.

Phytolacca americana

Poke

Occasional772 obs.

Sassafras albidum

Sassafras

Occasional769 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional731 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada Goose

Rare697 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

Dogbane

Rare694 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Common Cardinal

Rare694 obs.

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