Greene County

Ecosystem Overview

The Greene County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Greene 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 Waynesburg, Greene County hosts 0% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 9 Greene County County natural areas, placing it in the 78th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesburg

+0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Cinna arundinacea

Stout Wood Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare2 obs.

Agrotis gladiaria

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+525% vs. current

Rices Landing

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Morgan Township

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Richhill Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Whiteley Township

Importance: 0.25

18 species

+456% vs. current

Dunkard Township

Importance: 0.25

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 Greene County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+376%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Greene County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.28

16 species

+525% vs. current

Rices Landing

Importance: 0.27

7 species

+1329% vs. current

Jefferson Township

Importance: 0.26

13 species

+669% vs. current

Morgan Township

Importance: 0.26

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Perry Township

Importance: 0.26

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Richhill Township

Importance: 0.25

100 species

0% vs. current

Whiteley Township

Importance: 0.25

18 species

+456% vs. current

Dunkard Township

Importance: 0.25

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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 9 locations

78th percentile for diversity

vs. Waynesburg

+0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common8 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Mertensia virginica

Bluebells

Very Common4 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Very Common4 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Common3 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Udea rubigalis

Celery Leaftier Moth

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional2 obs.

Cinna arundinacea

Stout Wood Reed

Occasional2 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Rare2 obs.

Agrotis gladiaria

Rare2 obs.

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