New Kensington

Ecosystem Overview

The New Kensington ecosystem supports 83 documented wildlife species across 70 taxonomic genera. Located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 17 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Westmoreland County nearby has 17% more documented species, New Kensington offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 20 Westmoreland County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Westmoreland County

-17% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common4 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Very Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Rare2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westmoreland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Westmoreland County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Latrobe

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Murrysville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lower Burrell

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-17% vs. current

Jeannette

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Ligonier

Importance: 0.36

94 species

-12% vs. current

Holtzhauer Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+655% 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 Westmoreland County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+60%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Westmoreland County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Westmoreland County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-17% vs. current

Greensburg

Importance: 0.46

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Latrobe

Importance: 0.40

5 species

+1560% vs. current

Murrysville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-17% vs. current

Lower Burrell

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-17% vs. current

Jeannette

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+8200% vs. current

Ligonier

Importance: 0.36

94 species

-12% vs. current

Holtzhauer Lake

Importance: 0.35

11 species

+655% 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 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common17 species

Common25 species

Occasional25 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 20 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Westmoreland County

-17% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 83 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Cardamine hirsuta

hairy bitter-cress

Very Common4 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Cardamine impatiens

narrow-leaved bitter-cress

Very Common3 obs.

Viola sororia

Hooded Blue Violet

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Common3 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common2 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Common2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Occasional2 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional2 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Occasional2 obs.

Barbarea vulgaris

Garden yellowrocket

Occasional2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional2 obs.

Houstonia caerulea

Quaker-Ladies

Occasional2 obs.

Draba verna

Common Whitlowgrass

Rare2 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare2 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Rare2 obs.

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