Wilkinsburg

Ecosystem Overview

The Wilkinsburg ecosystem supports 25 documented wildlife species across 24 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 75% more documented species, Wilkinsburg offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #65 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 63th 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 175 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-75% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Larinus carlinae

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

Morchella punctipes

Rare1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-75% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-75% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+317% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+733% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+32% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-72% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+178% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% 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

-53%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-75% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-75% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+317% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+733% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+32% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-72% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+178% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-75% 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

#65

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species

Common7 species

Occasional8 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#65 of 175 locations

63th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-75% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 25 total documented species.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Very Common3 obs.

Larinus carlinae

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Augochlora pura

Pure Green Sweat Bee

Very Common1 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Very Common1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Common1 obs.

Strymon melinus

Cotton Square Borer

Common1 obs.

Sehirus cinctus

Common1 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common1 obs.

Tamiasciurus hudsonicus

Ecureuil Roux

Common1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Occasional1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Occasional1 obs.

Lactuca serriola

Prickly Lettuce

Occasional1 obs.

Vinca minor

lesser periwinkle

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Rare1 obs.

Morchella punctipes

Rare1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Rare1 obs.

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