Beaver County

Ecosystem Overview

The Beaver County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Beaver Falls, Beaver County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 8 Beaver County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Falls

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common15 obs.

Trillium sessile

Toadshade

Very Common12 obs.

Phlox divaricata

Forest Phlox

Very Common11 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common11 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common10 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Common10 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common10 obs.

Sedum ternatum

Woodland Stonecrop

Common10 obs.

Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Common10 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common9 obs.

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Occasional9 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional8 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Occasional8 obs.

Packera aurea

Liferoot

Occasional8 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional8 obs.

Delphinium tricorne

dwarf larkspur

Occasional7 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare7 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Rare7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare7 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Raccoon State Park's Lake On Traverse Run

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monaca

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Big Beaver

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Koppel

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.30

61 species

+64% vs. current

Economy

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Frankfort Springs

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% 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 Beaver County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 7 nearby locations in Beaver County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Raccoon State Park's Lake On Traverse Run

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Monaca

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Big Beaver

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Koppel

Importance: 0.30

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Homewood

Importance: 0.30

61 species

+64% vs. current

Economy

Importance: 0.30

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Frankfort Springs

Importance: 0.30

1 species

+9900% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 8 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 8 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Falls

+0% species diversity

American Toad

Rare7 obs.

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