Richland Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Richland Township ecosystem supports 99 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Pittsburgh nearby has 1% more documented species, Richland Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #22 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 175 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-1% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+125%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-1% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1550% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+296% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3200% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+421% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+10% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1000% 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

+125%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-1% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-1% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1550% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+296% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+3200% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+421% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

+10% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+1000% 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

#22

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#22 of 175 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-1% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 99 total documented species.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common5 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Very Common4 obs.

Poecile atricapillus

Black-capped chickadee

Very Common4 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Very Common4 obs.

Colaptes auratus

common flicker

Common3 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Common3 obs.

Spinus tristis

American goldfinch

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common3 obs.

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common3 obs.

Clinopodium vulgare

wild basil

Common3 obs.

Sitta canadensis

Red-breasted Nuthatch

Occasional2 obs.

Papilio troilus

Spicebush

Occasional2 obs.

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Occasional2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Occasional2 obs.

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Honey-Bells

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Rare2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Rare2 obs.

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