State College

Ecosystem Overview

The State College ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre 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 #2 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Centre County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common18 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common11 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common10 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common10 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common9 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common9 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common8 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional8 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional7 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Occasional7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional7 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% 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 Centre County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+15%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+426% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

+30% vs. current

About This Comparison

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

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 39 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Centre County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common18 obs.

Philonix fulvicollis

Very Common14 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common12 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common11 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Very Common11 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common10 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common10 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common9 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Common9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common9 obs.

Acraspis erinacei

Common8 obs.

Dryocosmus quercuspalustris

Occasional8 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional8 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional7 obs.

Bassettia flavipes

Occasional7 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional7 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional6 obs.

Veronica persica

common field-speedwell

Rare6 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare6 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare6 obs.

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