Sewickley Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Sewickley Heights 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 #15 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 91th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 175 locations

91th 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.

Phidippus princeps

Grayish Jumping Spider

Very Common6 obs.

Mycena crocea

Very Common4 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Very Common4 obs.

Rhizomarasmius pyrrhocephalus

Very Common4 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Very Common4 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Common3 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Common3 obs.

Marasmius sullivantii

Common3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Common3 obs.

Mycena subcaerulea

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Occasional3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tetrapyrgos nigripes

Occasional2 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Occasional2 obs.

Syzygospora mycetophila

Occasional2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare2 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 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 175 locations

91th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Phidippus princeps

Grayish Jumping Spider

Very Common6 obs.

Mycena crocea

Very Common4 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Very Common4 obs.

Rhizomarasmius pyrrhocephalus

Very Common4 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Very Common4 obs.

Laccaria amethystina

Amethyst Deceiver

Common3 obs.

Trametes cinnabarina

Common3 obs.

Marasmius sullivantii

Common3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Common3 obs.

Mycena subcaerulea

Common3 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common3 obs.

Laccaria ochropurpurea

Occasional3 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional2 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Tetrapyrgos nigripes

Occasional2 obs.

Hydnoporia olivacea

Occasional2 obs.

Syzygospora mycetophila

Occasional2 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Cycloneda munda

Polished Lady Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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