Shaler Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Shaler Township ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 56 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 41% more documented species, Shaler Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 175 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-41% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Aruncus dioicus

Common Goatsbeard

Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-41% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+883% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+136% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1867% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+211% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-34% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+556% 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

+34%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-41% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-41% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+883% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+136% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1867% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+211% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-34% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+556% 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 175 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common5 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common4 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common4 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common4 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Aruncus dioicus

Common Goatsbeard

Common2 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common2 obs.

Viola striata

Striped Cream Violet

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Rubus odoratus

Purpleflowered Raspberry

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Occasional2 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Occasional2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Occasional1 obs.

Empidonax virescens

Acadian Flycatcher

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Rare1 obs.

Nephelodes minians

Bronzed Cutworm

Rare1 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

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