Rural Valley

Ecosystem Overview

The Rural Valley ecosystem supports 13 documented wildlife species across 13 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 87% more documented species, Rural Valley offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #21 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 38th 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 34 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-87% species diversity

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Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-87% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+86% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-41% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+30% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+333% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-54% 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 Armstrong County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-41%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-87% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+86% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-41% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+30% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+333% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+1200% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-54% 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

#21

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional4 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#21 of 34 locations

38th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-87% species diversity

Common1 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common1 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional1 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional1 obs.

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