Boggs Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Boggs Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Armstrong 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. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 34 Armstrong County County natural areas, placing it in the 94th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 34 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Anatis labiculata

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common4 obs.

Pterallastes thoracicus

Very Common4 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-throated Vireo

Very Common4 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Phaecasiophora confixana

Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common3 obs.

Pieris virginiensis

West Virginia White

Common3 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Common3 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional3 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Carmenta ithacae

Rare3 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% 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 Ranking

100

Species Count

+355%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Armstrong County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Armstrong County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

0% vs. current

Kittanning

Importance: 0.38

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Crooked Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

22 species

+355% vs. current

Pearl Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% vs. current

Freeport

Importance: 0.32

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Ford City

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Leechburg

in Gilpin Township

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Manor Township

Importance: 0.29

28 species

+257% 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 34 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 34 locations

94th percentile for diversity

vs. Armstrong County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Storeria dekayi

Northern Brown Snake

Very Common6 obs.

Anatis labiculata

Very Common5 obs.

Spatula discors

Blue-winged Teal

Very Common4 obs.

Pterallastes thoracicus

Very Common4 obs.

Vireo flavifrons

Yellow-throated Vireo

Very Common4 obs.

Polioptila caerulea

Blue-Grey Gnatcatcher

Common3 obs.

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common3 obs.

Phaecasiophora confixana

Common3 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common3 obs.

Pieris virginiensis

West Virginia White

Common3 obs.

Araniella displicata

sixspotted orb weaver

Common3 obs.

Euphagus carolinus

Rusty Blackbird

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional3 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional3 obs.

Catharus ustulatus

Swainson's Thrush

Occasional3 obs.

Piezogaster calcarator

Occasional3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Rare3 obs.

Carmenta ithacae

Rare3 obs.

Clepsis melaleucanus

American Apple Tortrix

Rare3 obs.

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