Nesquehoning
Ecosystem Overview
The Nesquehoning ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 12 taxonomic genera. Located in carbon 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 Carbon County nearby has 87% more documented species, Nesquehoning offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 carbon county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 13 total documented species.
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Medeola virginiana
Indian Cucumber Root
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Kalmia angustifolia
Wicky
Aralia hispida
Bristly Spikenard
Melampyrum lineare
Narrowleaf Cowwheat
Plantago rugelii
Blackseed Plantain
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinalflower
Osmundastrum cinnamomeum
Buckhorn
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Carbon County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Nesquehoning. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Nesquehoningwithin Carbon County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.