Peters Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Peters Lake ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Washington County nearby has 85% more documented species, Peters Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 12 Washington County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Ossicaulis lignatilis

Mealy Oyster

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Hapalopilus rutilans

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-85% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.45

8 species

+88% vs. current

Canonsburg

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

California

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Cross Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Bentleyville

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+200% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Deemston

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+275% 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 Washington County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Washington County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Washington County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-85% vs. current

Washington

Importance: 0.45

8 species

+88% vs. current

Canonsburg

Importance: 0.41

100 species

-85% vs. current

California

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+650% vs. current

Cross Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+150% vs. current

Bentleyville

Importance: 0.33

5 species

+200% vs. current

Houston

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+1400% vs. current

Deemston

Importance: 0.32

4 species

+275% 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 12 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common4 species

Occasional5 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 12 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Washington County

-85% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.

Potamogeton crispus

curled pondweed

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis gibbosus

pumpkinseed

Very Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Very Common1 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common1 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Very Common1 obs.

Ossicaulis lignatilis

Mealy Oyster

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Common1 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Common1 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common1 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common1 obs.

Hapalopilus rutilans

Occasional1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional1 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional1 obs.

Apioperdon pyriforme

Occasional1 obs.

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