Media

Ecosystem Overview

The Media ecosystem supports 10 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester nearby has 23% more documented species, Media offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #24 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 41th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 41 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

-23% species diversity

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Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

-23% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-67% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-55% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-90% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-63% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-86% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Delaware County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-78%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

-23% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-90% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

-67% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

-55% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-90% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

-63% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

-86% vs. current

Willows Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#24

Regional Rank

Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#24 of 41 locations

41th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

-23% species diversity

Lesser Celandine

Common1 obs.

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