South Park Township

Ecosystem Overview

The South Park Township ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 47 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 50% more documented species, South Park Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #43 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 175 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-50% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon electromorphus

Northern Ravine Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Exidia glandulosa

Witches' Butter

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Scolopocryptops sexspinosus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+733% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+100% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+163% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-44% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+456% 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

+14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-50% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-50% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+733% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+100% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+163% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-44% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+456% 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

#43

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#43 of 175 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common11 obs.

Plethodon electromorphus

Northern Ravine Salamander

Very Common10 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common3 obs.

Stereum complicatum

Crowded Parchment

Very Common2 obs.

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Very Common2 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Exidia glandulosa

Witches' Butter

Common2 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common1 obs.

Scolopocryptops sexspinosus

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes vittatus

Occasional1 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Occasional1 obs.

Daedaleopsis confragosa

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

Occasional1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Occasional1 obs.

Coprinellus micaceus

Glistening Inkcap

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Rare1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Rare1 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Rare1 obs.

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