Central Lawrenceville

Ecosystem Overview

The Central Lawrenceville ecosystem supports 52 documented wildlife species across 50 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 48% more documented species, Central Lawrenceville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 175 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-48% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-48% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+767% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+108% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+174% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-42% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+478% 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 Allegheny County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+18%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-48% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-48% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+767% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+108% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+1633% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+174% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-42% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+478% 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional15 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 175 locations

77th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-48% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 52 total documented species.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common11 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Mimus polyglottos

Northern Mockingbird

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Common3 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common3 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Occasional2 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Adelges tsugae

hemlock woolly adelgid

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Paraphidippus aurantius

jumping spiders

Rare1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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