O'Hara Township

Ecosystem Overview

The O'Hara Township ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 72 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 23% more documented species, O'Hara Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 175 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Hexagenia bilineata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-23% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+208% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+305% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-14% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+756% 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

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-23% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+208% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+305% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-14% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+756% 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 175 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Very Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Very Common2 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common2 obs.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Common2 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Micrathena gracilis

Orb Weavers

Common1 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Occasional1 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Hordeum jubatum

foxtail barley

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia grandiflora

Large-Flowered Bellwort

Rare1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Rare1 obs.

Hexagenia bilineata

Rare1 obs.

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