Ambler

Ecosystem Overview

The Ambler ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 70% more documented species, Ambler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 40th 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 63 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-70% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-70% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-70% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+36% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-55% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+114% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-52%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-70% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-70% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+36% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-55% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-70% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1400% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+114% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-70% 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

#38

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species

Common9 species

Occasional9 species

Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#38 of 63 locations

40th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Very Common4 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare1 obs.

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