Curwensville

Ecosystem Overview

The Curwensville ecosystem supports 17 documented wildlife species across 17 taxonomic genera. Located in Clearfield 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 Clearfield County nearby has 83% more documented species, Curwensville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 5 Clearfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Clearfield County

-83% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common1 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clearfield County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clearfield County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dubois

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+89% vs. current

Du Bois Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+325% 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 Clearfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clearfield County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clearfield County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-83% vs. current

Dubois

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+1600% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+89% vs. current

Du Bois Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+325% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional5 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 5 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Clearfield County

-83% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 17 total documented species.

Rabdophaga strobiloides

Very Common1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Dysdera crocata

Dysderid Spider

Very Common1 obs.

Verbena hastata

Wild Hyssop

Very Common1 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Very Common1 obs.

Euphorbia maculata

Milk purslane

Common1 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common1 obs.

Erechtites hieraciifolius

American Fireweed

Common1 obs.

Eutrochium maculatum

spotted Joe Pye weed

Common1 obs.

Aculus tetanothrix

Common1 obs.

Limenitis archippus

Viceroy

Common1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Occasional1 obs.

Stellaria aquatica

Occasional1 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Occasional1 obs.

Eupatorium perfoliatum

Perfoliate Thoroughwort

Occasional1 obs.

Symphyotrichum lanceolatum

Tall White Aster

Occasional1 obs.

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