Paupack Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Paupack Township ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in wayne county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wayne County nearby has 80% more documented species, Paupack Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 23 wayne county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Cicindela sexguttata
Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle
Sympetrum vicinum
Autumn Meadowhawk
Xenox tigrinus
Tiger Bee Fly
Lophocampa caryae
Hickory Tussock Moth
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Ampulloclitocybe clavipes
Club Foot
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Oclemena acuminata
Whorled Aster
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Malacosoma disstria
Forest Tent Caterpillar
Notophthalmus viridescens
Eastern newt
Polyporus umbellatus
Umbrella Polypore
Dryopteris marginalis
Woodfern
Pinus strobus
White Pine
Dulichium arundinaceum
Three-Way Sedge
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Equisetum arvense
field horsetail
Megacollybia rodmanii
Eastern American Platterful Mushroom
Fomes fomentarius
Hoof Fungus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Wayne County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Paupack Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Paupack Townshipwithin Wayne County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.