Lawrence County

Ecosystem Overview

The Lawrence County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Lawrence 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 New Castle, Lawrence County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 5 Lawrence 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. New Castle

+0% 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 Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common7 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common5 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional4 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Rare4 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare4 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

New Wilmington

Importance: 0.32

47 species

+113% vs. current

Wampum

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Volant

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+426% vs. current

New Beaver

Importance: 0.27

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 Lawrence County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 4 nearby locations in Lawrence County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

New Wilmington

Importance: 0.32

47 species

+113% vs. current

Wampum

Importance: 0.29

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Volant

Importance: 0.29

19 species

+426% vs. current

New Beaver

Importance: 0.27

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. New Castle

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Very Common8 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common7 obs.

Hepatica acutiloba

sharp-lobed liverleaf

Very Common6 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common6 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common6 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common5 obs.

Tiarella stolonifera

stoloniferous foamflower

Common5 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Common5 obs.

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Common5 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common5 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Common5 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional5 obs.

Erythronium albidum

white trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Conocephalum salebrosum

cat-tongue liverwort

Occasional4 obs.

Prunella vulgaris

selfheal

Occasional4 obs.

Mitchella repens

Squawvine

Occasional4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional4 obs.

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Rare4 obs.

Polemonium reptans

Creeping Polemonium

Rare4 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare4 obs.

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