Bellefonte

Ecosystem Overview

The Bellefonte ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre 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 State College nearby has 81% more documented species, Bellefonte offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 51th 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 39 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-81% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-81% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-81% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

-75% 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

Species Count

-80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-81% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-81% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-81% vs. current

Rush Township

Importance: 0.35

77 species

-75% 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

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common6 species

Occasional6 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 39 locations

51th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-81% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Plantago lanceolata

ribwort plantain

Very Common2 obs.

Hemerocallis fulva

Fulvous Day-Lily

Very Common1 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Very Common1 obs.

Medicago lupulina

Black medick

Very Common1 obs.

Erigeron philadelphicus

common fleabane

Very Common1 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Common1 obs.

Plantago major

Great Plantain

Common1 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common1 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Common1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional1 obs.

Melilotus officinalis

Sweetclover

Occasional1 obs.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Rare1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare1 obs.

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