Crawford County

Ecosystem Overview

The Crawford County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford 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. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 33 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 33 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Meadville

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common12 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Very Common10 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common10 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common9 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common9 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Common8 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common8 obs.

Cyprinus carpio

common carp, carp

Common8 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Common8 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Common8 obs.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Common7 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional7 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Occasional7 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional6 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional6 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Occasional6 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional6 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Rare6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare6 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Richmond Township

Importance: 0.30

31 species

+223% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

0% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+525% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+1011% vs. current

Richmond Township

Importance: 0.30

31 species

+223% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 33 locations

97th percentile for diversity

vs. Meadville

0% species diversity

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare6 obs.

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