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Reading

Ecosystem Overview

The Reading ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in berks 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 Berks County nearby has 88% more documented species, Reading offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 18 berks county County natural areas, placing it in the 83th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

12
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
12
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
7
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#3
Regional Rank
Out of 18 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common4 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#3 of 18 locations
83th percentile for diversity
vs. Berks County
-88% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Limax maximus

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Very Common2 obs.
Vespula squamosa

Vespula squamosa

Very Common1 obs.
Rainieria antennaepes

Rainieria antennaepes

Very Common1 obs.
Actias luna

Actias luna

North American Luna Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Very Common1 obs.
Cirsium arvense

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Common1 obs.
Artemisia vulgaris

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common1 obs.
Tenodera sinensis

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common1 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common1 obs.
Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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