Clearfield County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clearfield County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 99 taxonomic genera. Located in Clearfield 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 DuBois, Clearfield County hosts 9900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Clearfield County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. DuBois

+9900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common54 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clearfield County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubois

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Curwensville

Importance: 0.32

17 species

+488% vs. current

Du Bois Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 Clearfield County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1150%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Clearfield County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Dubois

Importance: 0.42

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Clearfield

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Curwensville

Importance: 0.32

17 species

+488% vs. current

Du Bois Reservoir

Importance: 0.20

4 species

+2400% 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 5 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 5 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. DuBois

+9900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common54 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common5 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Very Common4 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common4 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common4 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Artemisia vulgaris

mugwort

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional3 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional3 obs.

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Occasional3 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Occasional3 obs.

Gaultheria procumbens

Mountain-Tea

Occasional3 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Coenonympha california

Common Ringlet

Rare2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare2 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare2 obs.

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