Girard Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Girard Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie 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 Erie, Girard Township hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #6 for species diversity among 29 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

+104% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Caulophyllum giganteum

giant blue cohosh

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common3 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Common3 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+104% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+456% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 Erie County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+104% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

0% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+3233% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+456% vs. current

Millcreek Township

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 29 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

+104% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common4 obs.

Sambucus racemosa

red-berried elder

Very Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Very Common3 obs.

Caulophyllum giganteum

giant blue cohosh

Very Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common3 obs.

Dicentra canadensis

turkey-corn

Common3 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Occasional3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Occasional2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare2 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare2 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Rare2 obs.

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