Brush Valley Reservoir

Ecosystem Overview

The Brush Valley Reservoir ecosystem supports 7 documented wildlife species across 6 taxonomic genera. Located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Columbia County nearby has 93% more documented species, Brush Valley Reservoir offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 9 Columbia County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-93% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-93% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.42

16 species

-56% vs. current

Fishing Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Briar Creek

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+600% vs. current

Briar Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+133% vs. current

Fishing Creek

in Rupert

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+600% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Columbia County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-56%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Columbia County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Columbia County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-93% vs. current

Berwick

Importance: 0.42

16 species

-56% vs. current

Fishing Creek

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+250% vs. current

Orangeville

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Briar Creek

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+600% vs. current

Buckhorn

Importance: 0.28

1 species

+600% vs. current

Briar Creek Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

3 species

+133% vs. current

Fishing Creek

in Rupert

Importance: 0.10

1 species

+600% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common2 species

Occasional2 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 9 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Columbia County

-93% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 7 total documented species.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Juncus effusus

soft rush

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Common1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Common1 obs.

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