Springfield Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Springfield Township ecosystem supports 56 documented wildlife species across 53 taxonomic genera. Located in Erie County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Erie, Springfield Township hosts 14% more species diversity. This location ranks #8 for species diversity among 29 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 29 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

+14% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Platygyrium repens

Flat-brocade Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+14% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-44% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1767% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+211% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+19%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Erie County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Erie

Importance: 0.54

49 species

+14% vs. current

Erie County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-44% vs. current

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-44% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Long Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5500% vs. current

Edinboro

Importance: 0.33

100 species

-44% vs. current

Corry

Importance: 0.33

3 species

+1767% vs. current

North East

Importance: 0.33

18 species

+211% 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 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional16 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 29 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

+14% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 56 total documented species.

Quercus rubra

Red oak

Very Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common2 obs.

Veratrum viride

Indian Hellebore

Very Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Very Common2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Common1 obs.

Procecidochares atra

Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common1 obs.

Asplenium platyneuron

ebony spleenwort

Common1 obs.

Platygyrium repens

Flat-brocade Moss

Occasional1 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Occasional1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional1 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Occasional1 obs.

Huperzia lucidula

shining fir-moss

Occasional1 obs.

Holcocephala calva

Occasional1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Laphria flavicollis

Rare1 obs.

Sympetrum corruptum

Variegated Meadowhawk

Rare1 obs.

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