Millcreek Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Millcreek Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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, Millcreek Township hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 29 Erie County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#7 of 29 locations

76th 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.

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common18 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common16 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common16 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Common15 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common14 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common14 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common12 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common11 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional11 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional10 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional10 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional10 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare10 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare9 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

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Pond

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

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

Girard Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Mallory Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Long Pond

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

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

#7 of 29 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Erie

+104% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Claytonia caroliniana

Wide-Leaved Spring Beauty

Very Common19 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common18 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Very Common17 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common16 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Very Common16 obs.

Euphorbia cyparissias

Graveyard Spurge

Common15 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Common14 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common14 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common14 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common12 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common11 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional11 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Occasional10 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional10 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional10 obs.

Lathyrus japonicus

sea pea

Occasional10 obs.

Cardamine diphylla

Broad-Leaved Toothwort

Occasional10 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Rare10 obs.

Phragmites australis

Common Reed

Rare9 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Rare9 obs.

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