Fox Chapel

Ecosystem Overview

The Fox Chapel ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 175 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common12 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common10 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common10 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common8 obs.

Viburnum plicatum

Japanese Snowball

Occasional8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional7 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+300% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+11% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1011% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+300% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+11% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1011% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 175 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common18 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common13 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common12 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common12 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common11 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common10 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common10 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common9 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common9 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Common8 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common8 obs.

Viburnum plicatum

Japanese Snowball

Occasional8 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional7 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional7 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Occasional7 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional7 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare6 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare6 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare6 obs.

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