Harrison Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Harrison Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #14 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 92th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 175 locations

92th 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.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf 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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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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 175 locations

92th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

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

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common5 obs.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common4 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Very Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Common3 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Common3 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Psychomorpha epimenis

Grapevine Epimenis Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Occasional2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Rare2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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