Point Breeze South

Ecosystem Overview

The Point Breeze South ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 63 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 34% more documented species, Point Breeze South offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 175 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Cornus mas

cornelian cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Parmotrema austrosinense

Common1 obs.

Multiclavula mucida

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Rare1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-34% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1000% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+164% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+247% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-27% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+633% 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

+50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-34% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1000% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+164% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2100% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+247% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-27% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+633% 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

#36

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#36 of 175 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Cornus mas

cornelian cherry

Very Common2 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Very Common2 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Very Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.

Parmotrema austrosinense

Common1 obs.

Multiclavula mucida

Common1 obs.

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.

Nymphaea odorata

American white waterlily

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Parmelia sulcata

Netted Shield Lichen

Occasional1 obs.

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Occasional1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Occasional1 obs.

Danthonia spicata

Poverty Wild Oatgrass

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare1 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Rare1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Rare1 obs.

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