Ross Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Ross Township ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 5% more documented species, Ross Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 175 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

narrow buckler-fern

Common3 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common3 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

Agroiconota bivittata

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+116%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-5% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-5% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1483% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+280% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3067% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+400% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+6% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+956% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+116%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-5% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-5% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1483% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+280% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3067% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+400% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+6% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+956% 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

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 175 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Very Common3 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Very Common3 obs.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Dryopteris carthusiana

narrow buckler-fern

Common3 obs.

Stenotus binotatus

Plant bug

Common3 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Common2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Occasional2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Occasional2 obs.

Vespula squamosa

Rare1 obs.

Valgus canaliculatus

Rare1 obs.

Agroiconota bivittata

Rare1 obs.

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