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Amity Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Amity Township ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 9 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Erie nearby has 82% more documented species, Amity Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #17 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

9
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
9
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
5
Common Species
Frequently observed species
4
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#17
Regional Rank
Out of 29 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#17 of 29 locations
41th percentile for diversity
vs. Erie
-82% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 9 total documented species.

Salvelinus fontinalis

Salvelinus fontinalis

brook trout

Very Common1 obs.
Semotilus atromaculatus

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Very Common1 obs.
Dicranum scoparium

Dicranum scoparium

Broom Moss

Very Common1 obs.
Climacium americanum

Climacium americanum

American Climacium Moss

Very Common1 obs.
Diphasiastrum digitatum

Diphasiastrum digitatum

southern running-pine

Very Common1 obs.
Galium triflorum

Galium triflorum

Sweet Bedstraw

Common1 obs.
Elaeagnus umbellata

Elaeagnus umbellata

Autumn olive

Common1 obs.
Packera glabella

Packera glabella

cress-leaf groundsel

Common1 obs.
Taxus canadensis

Taxus canadensis

shinwood

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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