Indiana Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Indiana Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 99th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 175 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Diatrype stigma

Common Tarcrust

Very Common4 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Very Common4 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Occasional3 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Occasional3 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Occasional3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Cantharellus lateritius

Occasional3 obs.

Bulgaria inquinans

Black Bulgar

Occasional3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Rare3 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Rare3 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+300% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+11% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1011% 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

100

Species Count

+127%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

0% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1567% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+300% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+426% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+11% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1011% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 175 locations

99th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Xylobolus frustulatus

Ceramic Parchment

Very Common7 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Very Common5 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common5 obs.

Diatrype stigma

Common Tarcrust

Very Common4 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Very Common4 obs.

Crucibulum laeve

Common Bird's Nest

Common3 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common3 obs.

Panellus stipticus

Bitter Oysterling

Common3 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common3 obs.

Schizophyllum commune

Splitgill Mushroom

Occasional3 obs.

Megacollybia rodmanii

Eastern American Platterful Mushroom

Occasional3 obs.

Gymnopus dryophilus

Penny Top

Occasional3 obs.

Pantherophis spiloides

Gray Rat Snake

Occasional3 obs.

Cantharellus lateritius

Occasional3 obs.

Bulgaria inquinans

Black Bulgar

Occasional3 obs.

Xylaria polymorpha

Dead Man'S Fingers

Rare3 obs.

Ganoderma applanatum

Artist's Bracket

Rare3 obs.

Hypholoma lateritium

Brick Cap

Rare3 obs.

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