Allentown
Ecosystem Overview
The Allentown ecosystem supports 34 documented wildlife species across 34 taxonomic genera. Located in lehigh county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 6 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Lehigh County nearby has 66% more documented species, Allentown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 lehigh county County natural areas, placing it in the 64th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 34 total documented species.
Muscari botryoides
Common grape hyacinth
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Eranthis hyemalis
winter aconite
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Polydesmus angustus
flat millipede
Psephenus herricki
Augochlora pura
Pure Green Sweat Bee
Steatoda triangulosa
Cheiracanthium mildei
Procambarus acutus
white river crayfish
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Myiopsitta monachus
Monk parakeet
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Galanthus nivalis
common snowdrop
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Lehigh County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Allentown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Allentownwithin Lehigh County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.