Muddy Creek Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Muddy Creek Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 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 #6 for species diversity among 28 Butler County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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

#6 of 28 locations

79th 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.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 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

#6 of 28 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Butler County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Apiosporina morbosa

Black Knot

Very Common3 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Common2 obs.

Gavia immer

great northern loon

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Poa annua

annual meadow-grass

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Rare2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare2 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.

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