Westmont

Ecosystem Overview

The Westmont ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Johnstown, Westmont hosts 110% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 Cambria County County natural areas, placing it in the 71th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnstown

+110% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Lamium maculatum

Spotted Dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Cercospora moricola

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional1 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Rare1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cambria County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnstown

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+110% vs. current

Cambria County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ebensburg

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+250% vs. current

Gallitzin

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Glendale Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Rowena

in Ebensburg

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2000% 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 Cambria County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+5%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cambria County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnstown

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+110% vs. current

Cambria County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-79% vs. current

Ebensburg

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+250% vs. current

Gallitzin

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+2000% vs. current

Glendale Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+950% vs. current

Lake Rowena

in Ebensburg

Importance: 0.20

1 species

+2000% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 7 locations

71th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnstown

+110% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Very Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Very Common1 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Common1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Common1 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common1 obs.

Thuja occidentalis

White Cedar

Common1 obs.

Lamium maculatum

Spotted Dead-nettle

Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Occasional1 obs.

Dianthus armeria

deptford pink

Occasional1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Occasional1 obs.

Cercospora moricola

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Occasional1 obs.

Nyssa sylvatica

black tupelo

Rare1 obs.

Campanula rapunculoides

Rampion bellflower

Rare1 obs.

Exomala orientalis

Oriental Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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