Slippery Rock Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Slippery Rock Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in butler 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 #4 for species diversity among 28 butler county County natural areas, placing it in the 86th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Cyathus striatus
Fluted Bird'S Nest Fungus
Xylaria polymorpha
Dead Man'S Fingers
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Strobilurus conigenoides
Mycena leaiana
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Hepatica acutiloba
sharp-lobed liverleaf
Mycena crocea
Xylaria longipes
Dead Moll's Fingers
Phellinopsis conchata
Nabalus crepidineus
Nodding rattlesnakeroot
Sarcoscypha austriaca
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Acronicta americana
American Dagger
Melanchra picta
Zebra Caterpillar
Eurosta solidaginis
Goldenrod Gall Fly
Polystepha pilulae
Oak Leaf Gall Midge
Schizomyia impatientis
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
Want the Complete Field Guide?
Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Slippery Rock Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Get Your Personalized Field Guide
Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Slippery Rock Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.
Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.
Nearby Wildlife Areas in Butler County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Slippery Rock Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Slippery Rock Townshipwithin Butler County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.