Moon Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Moon Township ecosystem supports 77 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 23% more documented species, Moon Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #31 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 175 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-23% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-23% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+208% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+305% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-14% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+756% 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

+75%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-23% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-23% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1183% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+208% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2467% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+305% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-14% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+756% 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

#31

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common23 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#31 of 175 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-23% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 77 total documented species.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common5 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Very Common4 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common4 obs.

Desmognathus fuscus

Northern dusky salamander

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Common2 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common2 obs.

Polistes metricus

Occasional1 obs.

Charidotella sexpunctata

Golden Tortoise Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Paraulacizes irrorata

Speckled Sharpshooter

Occasional1 obs.

Prosapia bicincta

Occasional1 obs.

Lygaeus turcicus

Occasional1 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare1 obs.

Phoebis sennae

Cloudless Sulphur

Rare1 obs.

Labidomera clivicollis

Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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