North East

Ecosystem Overview

The North East ecosystem supports 18 documented wildlife species across 18 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie 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 Erie nearby has 63% more documented species, North East offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #14 for species diversity among 29 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

-63% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

-63% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-82% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+500% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-82% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-68%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

-63% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-82% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-82% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1700% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-82% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+500% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

-82% 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

#14

Regional Rank

Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#14 of 29 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

-63% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 18 total documented species.

Acer saccharum

Sugar Maple

Very Common2 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Very Common1 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.

Impatiens pallida

Jewelweed

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common1 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common1 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common1 obs.

Circaea canadensis

Broadleaf Enchanter'S Nightshade

Common1 obs.

Vasates aceriscrumena

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Occasional1 obs.

Calopteryx maculata

Ebony Jewelwing

Occasional1 obs.

Procyon lotor

raccoon, northern raccoon

Occasional1 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional1 obs.

Melissa officinalis

balm

Occasional1 obs.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Occasional1 obs.

Geum canadense

White Avens

Rare1 obs.

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