Venango County

Ecosystem Overview

The Venango County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Venango 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 Franklin, Venango County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 6 Venango County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common4 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Venango County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sugarcreek

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Polk

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Utica

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% 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 Venango County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+2400%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 5 nearby locations in Venango County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin

Importance: 0.37

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Oil City

Importance: 0.36

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Sugarcreek

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Polk

Importance: 0.27

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Utica

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% 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 6 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 6 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Franklin

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common4 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common4 obs.

Lon hobomok

Hobomok Skipper

Very Common4 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common3 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Common3 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common3 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Common3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Common3 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional3 obs.

Solidago caesia

Blue-Stemmed Goldenrod

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Occasional3 obs.

Pilea pumila

Dwarf Clearweed

Occasional3 obs.

Notophthalmus viridescens

Eastern newt

Occasional3 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Occasional3 obs.

Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia

Rare3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Rare3 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Rare3 obs.

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