Cambria County

Ecosystem Overview

The Cambria County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Cambria 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 Johnstown, Cambria County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 7 Cambria 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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnstown

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Oecanthus nigricornis

black-horned tree cricket

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cambria County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnstown

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ebensburg

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Westmont

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+376% vs. current

Gallitzin

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glendale Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Rowena

in Ebensburg

Importance: 0.20

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 Cambria County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+1329%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 6 nearby locations in Cambria County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Johnstown

Importance: 0.48

10 species

+900% vs. current

Ebensburg

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Westmont

Importance: 0.34

21 species

+376% vs. current

Gallitzin

Importance: 0.33

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Glendale Lake

Importance: 0.20

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Lake Rowena

in Ebensburg

Importance: 0.20

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 7 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 7 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Johnstown

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common3 obs.

Trichaptum biforme

Very Common3 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Very Common3 obs.

Oecanthus nigricornis

black-horned tree cricket

Very Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common2 obs.

Camponotus pennsylvanicus

Carpenter Ant

Common2 obs.

Ranunculus repens

creeping buttercup

Common2 obs.

Bellis perennis

daisy

Common2 obs.

Daucus carota

wild carrot

Occasional2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Pooecetes gramineus

Vesper Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional2 obs.

Verbascum thapsus

Aaron'S-Rod

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

Photinus pyralis

Big Dipper Firefly

Rare2 obs.

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