Mount Washington

Ecosystem Overview

The Mount Washington ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #8 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 95th 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

#8 of 175 locations

95th 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.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 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

#8 of 175 locations

95th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Very Common5 obs.

Calvatia gigantea

Giant Puffball

Very Common3 obs.

Setophaga americana

Northern Parula

Very Common3 obs.

Poecilocapsus lineatus

Very Common2 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Very Common2 obs.

Salticus scenicus

Zebra Jumper

Common2 obs.

Setophaga ruticilla

American Redstart

Common2 obs.

Vireo griseus

White-eyed Vireo

Common2 obs.

Setophaga castanea

Bay-breasted Warbler

Common2 obs.

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Common2 obs.

Typocerus velutinus

Banded Longhorn Beetle

Common2 obs.

Cerioporus squamosus

Occasional2 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Occasional2 obs.

Celastrus orbiculatus

Asian Bittersweet

Occasional2 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Camponotus chromaiodes

red carpenter ant

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Rare2 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Rare2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Rare2 obs.

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