Lansdale

Ecosystem Overview

The Lansdale ecosystem supports 66 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 34% more documented species, Lansdale offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 63 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-34% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Tylozygus bifidus

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-34% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+200% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-34% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+371% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+120% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-34% 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

+12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-34% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-34% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+200% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-34% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3200% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+371% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+120% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-34% 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

#32

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional19 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#32 of 63 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-34% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 66 total documented species.

Flavoparmelia caperata

Common Greenshield Lichen

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Very Common3 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Common2 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common2 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Common2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Common2 obs.

Potentilla indica

yellow-flowered strawberry

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Occasional1 obs.

Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Occasional1 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Rare1 obs.

Tylozygus bifidus

Rare1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Rare1 obs.

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