Outdoor Life · Wildlife
Wildlife of Schuylkill County
The wild animals of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — 1,466 documented taxa across 6 groups, each anchored to county-level records (iNaturalist research-grade, eBird, and museum and agency surveys) with detailed accounts of the most notable species.
Mammals
Wild mammals recorded in the county — from shrews and bats to black bear and white-tailed deer.
28 documented taxa
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The county's birds — waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds — by iNaturalist and eBird county records.
287 documented taxa
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Fishes of the county's streams, lakes, and reservoirs — natives, stocked trout, and introduced species.
32 documented taxa
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Turtles, snakes, and lizards recorded in the county.
24 documented taxa
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Salamanders, frogs, and toads of the county's streams, woods, and vernal pools.
17 documented taxa
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Butterflies, moths, beetles, bees, dragonflies, and other invertebrates recorded in the county.
1,078 documented taxa
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Every species is included on the strength of a county-level record. Counts are a snapshot of recording activity, not a census, and are dated to when the data was pulled. Species expected but not yet confirmed for the county are listed separately as candidates — never counted as present. Conservation ranks are shown for reference and flagged to confirm against the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program. See the plant life and fungi reference under Plants, fungi & lichens, and the county's natural areas & habitats.