West Mifflin

Ecosystem Overview

The West Mifflin ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny 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 Pittsburgh nearby has 91% more documented species, West Mifflin offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #98 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 44th 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

#98

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#98 of 175 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Acanalonia bivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-91% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-91% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+50% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

-64% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+200% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

-53% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-90% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% 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

Species Count

-84%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-91% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-91% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+50% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

-64% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+200% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

-53% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-90% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% 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

#98

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#98 of 175 locations

44th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Acanalonia bivittata

Very Common1 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Neoscona crucifera

Spotted Orbweaver

Very Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Tenodera sinensis

Chinese Mantis

Common1 obs.

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