North Shenango Township

Ecosystem Overview

The North Shenango Township ecosystem supports 50 documented wildlife species across 46 taxonomic genera. Located in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 50% more documented species, North Shenango Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #7 for species diversity among 33 Crawford County County natural areas, placing it in the 79th 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 33 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-50% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-50% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+213% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+733% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+456% 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 Crawford County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+67%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Crawford County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Crawford County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-50% vs. current

Meadville

Importance: 0.42

100 species

-50% vs. current

Titusville

Importance: 0.37

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Conneaut Lake

Importance: 0.35

16 species

+213% vs. current

Mud Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1567% vs. current

Cochranton

Importance: 0.31

1 species

+4900% vs. current

Townville

Importance: 0.31

6 species

+733% vs. current

Venango

Importance: 0.30

9 species

+456% 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 33 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common15 species

Occasional15 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#7 of 33 locations

79th percentile for diversity

vs. Crawford County

-50% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 50 total documented species.

Pandion haliaetus

osprey

Very Common6 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common4 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Nelumbo lutea

American lotus

Very Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Echium vulgare

vipers bugloss

Common2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common1 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common1 obs.

Paonias myops

Small-Eyed Sphinx

Common1 obs.

Lophocampa maculata

Common1 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Occasional1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Occasional1 obs.

Pseudacris crucifer

Spring Peeper

Occasional1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Occasional1 obs.

Chelydra serpentina

Snapping Turtle

Occasional1 obs.

Didelphis virginiana

Virginia-Opossum

Occasional1 obs.

Elanus leucurus

White-tailed Kite

Rare1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Calopteron terminale

Rare1 obs.

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