Somerset

Ecosystem Overview

The Somerset ecosystem supports 4 documented wildlife species across 4 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 1 frequently observed species and 0 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 96% more documented species, Somerset offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 11 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 64th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-96% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common1 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-96% vs. current

Deer Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+33% vs. current

Quemahoning Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Somerset

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+300% vs. current

Stoystown

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+33% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+300% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+33% vs. current

Callimont

Importance: 0.30

6 species

-33% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-73%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Somerset County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-96% vs. current

Deer Valley Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+33% vs. current

Quemahoning Reservoir

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+100% vs. current

Lake Somerset

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+300% vs. current

Stoystown

Importance: 0.31

3 species

+33% vs. current

Berlin

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+300% vs. current

Salisbury

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+33% vs. current

Callimont

Importance: 0.30

6 species

-33% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common1 species

Common2 species

Occasional1 species

Rare0 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 11 locations

64th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-96% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 4 total documented species.

Symphyotrichum pilosum

Nailrod

Very Common1 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common1 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common1 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Very Common1 obs.

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