Fayette County

Ecosystem Overview

The Fayette County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Fayette 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 Uniontown, Fayette County hosts 900% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 4 Fayette County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Uniontown

+900% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common20 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common9 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common8 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common8 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional6 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional6 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare6 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare6 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fayette County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Uniontown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Connellsville

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ohiopyle

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% vs. current

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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 Fayette County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+156%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 3 nearby locations in Fayette County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Uniontown

Importance: 0.43

10 species

+900% vs. current

Connellsville

Importance: 0.37

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Ohiopyle

Importance: 0.31

100 species

0% 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

#2 of 4 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Uniontown

+900% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Very Common20 obs.

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common12 obs.

Desmognathus ochrophaeus

Mountain Dusky Salamander

Very Common9 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common9 obs.

Medeola virginiana

Indian Cucumber Root

Very Common8 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Common8 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common8 obs.

Rhododendron maximum

Big Rhododendron

Common8 obs.

Plethodon glutinosus

Northern Slimy Salamander

Common7 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common7 obs.

Hamamelis virginiana

Northern Witch-Hazel

Common7 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Occasional7 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional6 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional6 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional6 obs.

Pedicularis canadensis

Wood Betony

Occasional6 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Occasional6 obs.

Goodyera pubescens

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Rare6 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Rare6 obs.

Polistes fuscatus

Dark Paper Wasp

Rare6 obs.

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