Monroeville

Ecosystem Overview

The Monroeville ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 81% more documented species, Monroeville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #73 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 175 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-81% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Nabalus crepidineus

Nodding rattlesnakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare1 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-81% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-81% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

-24% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+533% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-79% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+111% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% 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

-65%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-81% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-81% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

-24% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+533% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-79% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+111% vs. current

Plum

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-81% 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

#73

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#73 of 175 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.

Nabalus crepidineus

Nodding rattlesnakeroot

Very Common2 obs.

Hydrophyllum canadense

Broadleaf Waterleaf

Very Common1 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common1 obs.

Prunus virginiana

Common Chokecherry

Very Common1 obs.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common1 obs.

Euonymus fortunei

Winter creeper

Common1 obs.

Lysimachia nummularia

Moneywort

Common1 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Common1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional1 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Occasional1 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Occasional1 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional1 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Occasional1 obs.

Urtica dioica

European Nettle

Occasional1 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare1 obs.

Mummenhoffia alliacea

Rare1 obs.

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