South Shenango Township
Ecosystem Overview
The South Shenango Township ecosystem supports 38 documented wildlife species across 36 taxonomic genera. Located in crawford county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 8 frequently observed species and 7 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 62% more documented species, South Shenango Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 33 crawford county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 38 total documented species.
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Carex intumescens
Shining Bur Sedge
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Cirsium vulgare
spear thistle
Pilosella aurantiaca
King-Devil
Dendrolycopodium obscurum
Flat-Branched Ground-Pine
Phalaris arundinacea
reed-grass, reed-canary grass
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Plantago lanceolata
ribwort plantain
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Pandion haliaetus
osprey
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Sitta carolinensis
White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)
Thryothorus ludovicianus
Carolina Wren
Aix sponsa
wood duck
Conocephalum salebrosum
cat-tongue liverwort
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Anthoxanthum odoratum
sweet vernal-grass
Holcus lanatus
yorkshire-fog
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Crawford County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near South Shenango Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement South Shenango Townshipwithin Crawford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.