Brokenstraw Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Brokenstraw Township ecosystem supports 85 documented wildlife species across 80 taxonomic genera. Located in Warren County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 16 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Warren County nearby has 15% more documented species, Brokenstraw Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Warren County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-15% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common1 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Festuca subverticillata

nodding fescue

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

speckle wood-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+130%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Warren County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-15% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.38

29 species

+193% vs. current

Tidioute

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+608% vs. current

Pine Grove Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+844% vs. current

Columbus Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+673% vs. current

Limestone Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Spring Creek Township

Importance: 0.26

53 species

+60% vs. current

Mead Township

Importance: 0.26

76 species

+12% 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 Warren County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+130%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Warren County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Warren County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-15% vs. current

Warren

Importance: 0.38

29 species

+193% vs. current

Tidioute

Importance: 0.29

12 species

+608% vs. current

Pine Grove Township

Importance: 0.27

9 species

+844% vs. current

Columbus Township

Importance: 0.27

11 species

+673% vs. current

Limestone Township

Importance: 0.27

4 species

+2025% vs. current

Spring Creek Township

Importance: 0.26

53 species

+60% vs. current

Mead Township

Importance: 0.26

76 species

+12% 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 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common25 species

Occasional26 species

Rare16 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Warren County

-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 85 total documented species.

Pyrola elliptica

Wax-Flowered Shinleaf

Very Common2 obs.

Cryptotaenia canadensis

Japanese Parsley

Very Common2 obs.

Conopholis americana

squawroot

Very Common2 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Very Common1 obs.

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common1 obs.

Entoloma abortivum

Common1 obs.

Adiantum pedatum

Five-Finger Fern

Common1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Common1 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Common1 obs.

Dioscorea villosa

Yam Root

Common1 obs.

Festuca subverticillata

nodding fescue

Occasional1 obs.

Uvularia sessilifolia

Sessileleaf Bellwort

Occasional1 obs.

Prosartes lanuginosa

hairy mandarin

Occasional1 obs.

Clintonia umbellulata

speckle wood-lily

Occasional1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Occasional1 obs.

Maianthemum canadense

Canadian May-Lily

Rare1 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Rare1 obs.

Toxomerus geminatus

Eastern Calligrapher

Rare1 obs.

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