McKean County

Ecosystem Overview

The McKean County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 90 taxonomic genera. Located in McKean 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 Bradford, McKean County hosts 1329% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 McKean 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. Bradford

+1329% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Ilex montana

mountain holly

Very Common7 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Very Common6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common6 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common4 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional3 obs.

Tyromyces galactinus

Occasional3 obs.

Mycena galericulata

Common Bonnet

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in McKean County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bradford

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Smethport

Importance: 0.37

26 species

+285% vs. current

Hamlin Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Port Allegany

Importance: 0.28

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 McKean County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+809%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in McKean County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bradford

Importance: 0.37

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Smethport

Importance: 0.37

26 species

+285% vs. current

Hamlin Lake

Importance: 0.35

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Port Allegany

Importance: 0.28

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 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. Bradford

+1329% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium undulatum

Painted Trillium

Very Common7 obs.

Ilex montana

mountain holly

Very Common7 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Very Common6 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Very Common6 obs.

Acer pensylvanicum

Moose Maple

Very Common6 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common4 obs.

Betula alleghaniensis

swamp birch

Common4 obs.

Ranunculus recurvatus

Blisterwort

Common4 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional4 obs.

Vireo solitarius

Solitary Vireo

Occasional3 obs.

Tringa melanoleuca

Greater Yellowlegs

Occasional3 obs.

Tyromyces galactinus

Occasional3 obs.

Mycena galericulata

Common Bonnet

Occasional3 obs.

Aix sponsa

wood duck

Occasional3 obs.

Strix varia

barred owl

Rare3 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Rare3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Rare3 obs.

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