West Norriton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The West Norriton Township ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 5% more documented species, West Norriton Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 60th 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 63 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-5% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional2 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-5% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-5% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+332% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+44% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-5% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4650% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+579% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+217% 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

+76%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-5% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-5% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+332% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+44% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-5% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4650% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+579% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+217% 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

#25

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common20 species

Common28 species

Occasional29 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#25 of 63 locations

60th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-5% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common5 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Very Common5 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common4 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common3 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common3 obs.

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Common2 obs.

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Common2 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common2 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common2 obs.

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Occasional2 obs.

Dipsacus fullonum

teasel

Occasional2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Occasional2 obs.

Pyrus calleryana

Callery Pear

Occasional2 obs.

Ligustrum obtusifolium

Border Privet

Occasional2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Occasional2 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Rare2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Rare2 obs.

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Rare2 obs.

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