Clarion County

Ecosystem Overview

The Clarion County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Clarion 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 Clarion, Clarion County hosts 3233% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 19 Clarion County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarion

+3233% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Centronyx henslowii

Henslow's Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Craterellus tubaeformis

Common4 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common4 obs.

Lactarius griseus

Common4 obs.

Pseudevernia consocians

Common3 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common3 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarion County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarion

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Farmington Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

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 Clarion County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+567%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Clarion County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Clarion

Importance: 0.36

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Richland Township

Importance: 0.27

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Farmington Township

Importance: 0.27

100 species

0% vs. current

Brady Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Porter Township

Importance: 0.26

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Beaver Township

Importance: 0.26

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Salem Township

Importance: 0.26

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Monroe Township

Importance: 0.26

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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 19 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Clarion

+3233% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Centronyx henslowii

Henslow's Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Very Common5 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common5 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common4 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Very Common4 obs.

Craterellus tubaeformis

Common4 obs.

Leotia lubrica

Ochre Jelly Club

Common4 obs.

Lactarius griseus

Common4 obs.

Pseudevernia consocians

Common3 obs.

Dacrymyces chrysospermus

Orange Jelly Spot

Common3 obs.

Ammodramus savannarum

Grasshopper sparrow

Common3 obs.

Mycena leaiana

Occasional3 obs.

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Occasional3 obs.

Teucrium canadense

Wood Sage

Occasional3 obs.

Oxalis montana

White Wood-Sorrel

Occasional3 obs.

Argia moesta

Powdered Dancer

Rare3 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare3 obs.

Dromogomphus spinosus

Black-shouldered Spinyleg

Rare3 obs.

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