Pottstown

Ecosystem Overview

The Pottstown ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 22 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 78% more documented species, Pottstown offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #41 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 35th 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 63 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-78% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common2 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Very Common1 obs.

Stenacron interpunctatum

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Common1 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

creeping yellow-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Occasional1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Potamopyrgus antipodarum

New Zealand mud snail

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Rare1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria maculosa

red shank

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-78% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-67% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+57% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

-27% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% 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

-66%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-78% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-78% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

-67% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-78% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+1000% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+57% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

-27% vs. current

Collegeville

Importance: 0.37

100 species

-78% 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

#41

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional6 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#41 of 63 locations

35th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-78% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common2 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Very Common1 obs.

Stenacron interpunctatum

Very Common1 obs.

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common1 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Common1 obs.

Quercus bicolor

Swamp White Oak

Common1 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common1 obs.

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common1 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common1 obs.

Thlaspi arvense

field pennycress

Common1 obs.

Rorippa sylvestris

creeping yellow-cress

Occasional1 obs.

Chenopodium album

lambs quarters

Occasional1 obs.

Matricaria discoidea

pineapple weed

Occasional1 obs.

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Occasional1 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Occasional1 obs.

Potamopyrgus antipodarum

New Zealand mud snail

Occasional1 obs.

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Rare1 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare1 obs.

Persicaria maculosa

red shank

Rare1 obs.

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