Slippery Rock Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Slippery Rock Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Butler 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 #4 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 28 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Strobilurus conigenoides

Very Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Mycena crocea

Common2 obs.

Xylaria longipes

Dead Moll's Fingers

Common2 obs.

Phellinopsis conchata

Common2 obs.

Nabalus crepidineus

Nodding rattlesnakeroot

Common2 obs.

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Melanchra picta

Zebra Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 Butler County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+456%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Butler County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Butler County

Importance: 0.45

100 species

0% vs. current

Butler

Importance: 0.42

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Cranberry Township

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Adams Township

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Butler Township

Importance: 0.36

22 species

+355% vs. current

Zelienople

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Saxonburg

in Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Connoquenessing

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% 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 28 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 28 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cyathus striatus

Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus

Very Common3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Very Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common3 obs.

Strobilurus conigenoides

Very Common2 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Very Common2 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common2 obs.

Mycena crocea

Common2 obs.

Xylaria longipes

Dead Moll's Fingers

Common2 obs.

Phellinopsis conchata

Common2 obs.

Nabalus crepidineus

Nodding rattlesnakeroot

Common2 obs.

Sarcoscypha austriaca

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Occasional1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Occasional1 obs.

Melanchra picta

Zebra Caterpillar

Occasional1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional1 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Rare1 obs.

Schizomyia impatientis

Rare1 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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