Phoenixville

Ecosystem Overview

The Phoenixville ecosystem supports 60 documented wildlife species across 57 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 13 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 40% more documented species, Phoenixville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 82th 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 67 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-40% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+140%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+186% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+253% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+650% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+62% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% 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 Chester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+140%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-40% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+186% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+5900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+253% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+650% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+62% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+500% vs. current

Large Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+1400% 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

#12

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common13 species

Common18 species

Occasional18 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#12 of 67 locations

82th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-40% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 60 total documented species.

Cymbalaria muralis

Kenilworth ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Very Common2 obs.

Sedum sarmentosum

Orpin Sarmenteux

Very Common2 obs.

Kretzschmaria deusta

Brittle Cinder

Very Common2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Common2 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Common2 obs.

Hypercompe scribonia

Giant Leopard Moth

Common1 obs.

Xenox tigrinus

Tiger Bee Fly

Common1 obs.

Stagmomantis carolina

Common1 obs.

Puccinia malvacearum

Mallow Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional1 obs.

Antheraea polyphemus

Polyphemus Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional1 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional1 obs.

Platycryptus undatus

Tan Jumping Spider

Occasional1 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare1 obs.

Anthidium manicatum

Wool Carder Bee

Rare1 obs.

Graphopsocus cruciatus

Rare1 obs.

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