Pearl Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Pearl Lake ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Armstrong County nearby has 90% more documented species, Pearl Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 32th 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 34 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-90% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common1 obs.

Entoloma murrayi

Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+43% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-55% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-64% vs. current

Rural Valley

Importance: 0.29

13 species

-23% 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

-55%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-90% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+43% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

-55% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

-64% vs. current

Rural Valley

Importance: 0.29

13 species

-23% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 34 locations

32th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

-90% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 10 total documented species.

Libellula luctuosa

Widow Skimmer

Very Common1 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common1 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common1 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Very Common1 obs.

Entoloma murrayi

Common1 obs.

Epitheca princeps

Prince Baskettail

Common1 obs.

Argia fumipennis

Variable Dancer

Common1 obs.

Acanthocephala terminalis

Common1 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common1 obs.

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