Duquesne Heights

Ecosystem Overview

The Duquesne Heights ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 78 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 21% more documented species, Duquesne Heights offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 175 Allegheny County County natural areas, placing it in the 83th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 175 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Very Common5 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+216% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+316% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-12% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+778% 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

+80%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Allegheny County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Pittsburgh

Importance: 0.68

100 species

-21% vs. current

Allegheny County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

McKeesport

Importance: 0.46

6 species

+1217% vs. current

Wilkinsburg

Importance: 0.45

25 species

+216% vs. current

Munhall

Importance: 0.44

3 species

+2533% vs. current

Monroeville

Importance: 0.44

19 species

+316% vs. current

Bethel Park

Importance: 0.43

90 species

-12% vs. current

West Mifflin

Importance: 0.43

9 species

+778% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 175 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 175 locations

83th percentile for diversity

vs. Pittsburgh

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Ormenoides venusta

Very Common5 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Very Common4 obs.

Leonurus cardiaca

motherwort

Very Common3 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Common3 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Tussilago farfara

coltsfoot

Common2 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Common2 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional2 obs.

Odontota dorsalis

Occasional2 obs.

Cercis canadensis

Eastern Redbud

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Occasional2 obs.

Tritoxa flexa

Occasional1 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare1 obs.

Bombus fervidus

Yellow Bumble Bee

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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