Central City
Ecosystem Overview
The Central City ecosystem supports 14 documented wildlife species across 14 taxonomic genera. Located in somerset county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 86% more documented species, Central City offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 11 somerset county County natural areas, placing it in the 82th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 14 total documented species.
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Prochoerodes lineola
Large Maple Spanworm Moth
Neoscona crucifera
Spotted Orbweaver
Phlox paniculata
Summer Phlox
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple
Alkekengi officinarum
Halyomorpha halys
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Euchaetes egle
Milkweed Tussock Moth
Leptoglossus occidentalis
Western Conifer-Seed Bug
Dryopteris intermedia
Intermediate Wood Fern
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Cichorium intybus
chicory
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Somerset County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Central City. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (2 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Central Citywithin Somerset County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.