Elk County

Ecosystem Overview

The Elk County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 97 taxonomic genera. Located in Elk 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 Beaver Run Shallow Water Impoundment, Elk County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Elk County County natural areas, placing it in the 75th 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Run Shallow Water Impoundment

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common19 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Occasional2 obs.

Phytoliriomyza melampyga

Rare2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Elk County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Ridgway

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Johnsonburg

Importance: 0.29

92 species

+9% vs. current

East Branch Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% 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 Elk County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Elk County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Ridgway

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Johnsonburg

Importance: 0.29

92 species

+9% vs. current

East Branch Lake

Importance: 0.19

2 species

+4900% 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 4 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 4 locations

75th percentile for diversity

vs. Beaver Run Shallow Water Impoundment

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common19 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common8 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Very Common4 obs.

Noctua pronuba

large yellow underwing

Very Common4 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common4 obs.

Campaea perlata

Pale Beauty Moth

Common3 obs.

Zonotrichia leucophrys

white-crowned sparrow

Common3 obs.

Frangula alnus

Frangula

Common3 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Common3 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common3 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common3 obs.

Meleagris gallopavo

Turkey

Occasional3 obs.

Lactuca biennis

Woodland Lettuce

Occasional3 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Occasional2 obs.

Neoxabea bipunctata

Two-spotted Tree Cricket

Occasional2 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Occasional2 obs.

Agromyza vockerothi

Occasional2 obs.

Phytoliriomyza melampyga

Rare2 obs.

Spilomyia longicornis

Eastern Hornet Fly

Rare2 obs.

Diabrotica undecimpunctata

Spotted Cucumber Beetle

Rare2 obs.

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