East Norriton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The East Norriton Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #19 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 63 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus avium

gean, wild cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+52% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 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 Montgomery County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+52% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#19

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#19 of 63 locations

70th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common4 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common3 obs.

Asteromyia carbonifera

Carbonifera Goldenrod Gall Midge

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Very Common3 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Very Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common2 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Common2 obs.

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus avium

gean, wild cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Prunus serotina

rum cherry, black cherry

Occasional2 obs.

Senecio vulgaris

groundsel

Rare2 obs.

Actitis macularius

spotted sandpiper

Rare2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Rare2 obs.

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