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Tusseyview

Ecosystem Overview

The Tusseyview ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in centre 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 State College nearby has 77% more documented species, Tusseyview offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 56th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

23
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
23
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
12
Common Species
Frequently observed species
11
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common7 species
Occasional7 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 39 locations
56th percentile for diversity
vs. State College
-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Solanum dulcamara

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common3 obs.
Impatiens capensis

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Very Common2 obs.
Veronica persica

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Very Common2 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Very Common2 obs.
Potentilla indica

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.
Acraspis erinacei

Acraspis erinacei

Common1 obs.
Lophocampa caryae

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.
Epargyreus clarus

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Common1 obs.
Lamium purpureum

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.
Rubus occidentalis

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common1 obs.
Daucus carota

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common1 obs.
Portulaca oleracea

Portulaca oleracea

common purslane

Occasional1 obs.
Sonchus asper

Sonchus asper

Rough Sowthistle

Occasional1 obs.
Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Occasional1 obs.
Phallus rugulosus

Phallus rugulosus

Occasional1 obs.
Halyomorpha halys

Halyomorpha halys

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Occasional1 obs.
Microcentrum rhombifolium

Microcentrum rhombifolium

Broadwinged Katydid

Occasional1 obs.
Danaus plexippus

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare1 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Rare1 obs.
Prunella vulgaris

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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