West Shenango Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Shenango Township ecosystem supports 62 documented wildlife species across 59 taxonomic genera. Located in crawford county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 12 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Crawford County nearby has 38% more documented species, West Shenango Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 33 crawford county County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 62 total documented species.
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Diphasiastrum digitatum
southern running-pine
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Tyrannus tyrannus
Eastern Kingbird
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Toxicodendron radicans
poison ivy
Vireo olivaceus
Red-eyed Vireo
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Quiscalus quiscula
Common Grackle
Photinus pyralis
Big Dipper Firefly
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Hypercompe scribonia
Giant Leopard Moth
Acericecis ocellaris
Nephrotoma virescens
Chalybion californicum
Penthe obliquata
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Crawford County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West 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 West Shenango Townshipwithin Crawford County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.