Shenango River Lake

Ecosystem Overview

The Shenango River Lake ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Mercer County nearby has 91% more documented species, Shenango River Lake offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 11 Mercer County County natural areas, placing it in the 55th 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-91% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+800% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+800% vs. current

Lake Julia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.34

23 species

-61% vs. current

Hermitage

Importance: 0.32

12 species

-25% vs. current

Farrell

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+800% vs. current

Sharpsville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+350% 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 Mercer County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-50%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Mercer County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Mercer County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% vs. current

Sharon

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+800% vs. current

Grove City

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+800% vs. current

Lake Julia

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+800% vs. current

Greenville

Importance: 0.34

23 species

-61% vs. current

Hermitage

Importance: 0.32

12 species

-25% vs. current

Farrell

Importance: 0.32

1 species

+800% vs. current

Sharpsville

Importance: 0.30

2 species

+350% 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 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 11 locations

55th percentile for diversity

vs. Mercer County

-91% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Morone chrysops

White Bass

Very Common2 obs.

Protonotaria citrea

Prothonotary Warbler

Very Common2 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Very Common1 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common1 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Very Common1 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus sceleratus

cursed crowfoot

Common1 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Graceful Catfish

Common1 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Common1 obs.

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