Downtown State College

Ecosystem Overview

The Downtown State College ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Centre County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 38% more documented species, Downtown State College offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 39 Centre County County natural areas, placing it in the 77th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 39 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-38% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Creeping woodsorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Rare1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+226% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% 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 Centre County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Centre County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

State College

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-38% vs. current

Centre County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-38% vs. current

Bellefonte

Importance: 0.40

19 species

+226% vs. current

Benner Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Ferguson Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Patton Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

Harris Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

College Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-38% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 39 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common19 species

Occasional18 species

Rare12 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#9 of 39 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. State College

-38% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common3 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Very Common3 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Very Common3 obs.

Oxalis corniculata

Creeping woodsorrel

Very Common3 obs.

Cichorium intybus

chicory

Very Common3 obs.

Galinsoga quadriradiata

shaggy soldier

Common3 obs.

Lysimachia arvensis

Poor Man'S Weatherglass

Common2 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common2 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Common2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Common2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common2 obs.

Armadillidium vulgare

common pill woodlouse

Occasional2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Trifolium pratense

red clover

Occasional2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional2 obs.

Eleusine indica

Indian goosegrass

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrrharctia isabella

Isabella Tiger Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Agrotis ipsilon

dark sword-grass

Rare1 obs.

Pantala flavescens

Globe Wanderer

Rare1 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Rare1 obs.

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