Indiana County

Ecosystem Overview

The Indiana County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 86 taxonomic genera. Located in Indiana 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 Indiana, Indiana County hosts 194% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 4 Indiana 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. Indiana

+194% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common10 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common9 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common8 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare5 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Indiana County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.44

34 species

+194% vs. current

Yellow Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+89% vs. current

Smicksburg

Importance: 0.29

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 Indiana County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+233%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Indiana County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Indiana

Importance: 0.44

34 species

+194% vs. current

Yellow Creek Lake

Importance: 0.35

53 species

+89% vs. current

Smicksburg

Importance: 0.29

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. Indiana

+194% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common25 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common11 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common10 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common9 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Very Common8 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common8 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common8 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common8 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common7 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common7 obs.

Eurycea bislineata

Two-lined Salamander

Common7 obs.

Aythya collaris

Ring-necked Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Oxyura jamaicensis

Ruddy Duck

Occasional6 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional5 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Occasional5 obs.

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Occasional5 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare5 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare5 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Rare5 obs.

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