Springdale Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Springdale Township ecosystem supports 72 documented wildlife species across 62 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 28% more documented species, Springdale Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #35 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 80th 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 175 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-28% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula odorata

cluster sanicle

Occasional2 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-28% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-28% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1100% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+188% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+279% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-20% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+700% 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

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-28% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-28% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1100% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+188% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2300% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+279% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-20% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+700% 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

#35

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common22 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#35 of 175 locations

80th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-28% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 72 total documented species.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Very Common4 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common4 obs.

Asarum canadense

wild ginger

Very Common4 obs.

Maianthemum racemosum

Feathery False Solomon'S-Seal

Very Common3 obs.

Trillium grandiflorum

Large-Flower Trillium

Very Common3 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Common3 obs.

Floerkea proserpinacoides

False Mermaid-Weed

Common3 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Common3 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common3 obs.

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.

Polygonatum pubescens

Downy Solomon'S Seal

Occasional2 obs.

Persicaria virginiana

American Jumpseed

Occasional2 obs.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia-creeper

Occasional2 obs.

Sanicula odorata

cluster sanicle

Occasional2 obs.

Osmorhiza claytonii

Woolly Sweet Cicely

Occasional2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Trillium erectum

Bethroot

Rare2 obs.

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