Tredyffrin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Tredyffrin Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester 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 #5 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 93th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 67 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Very Common4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Very Common4 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Common2 obs.

Exoglossum maxillingua

Cutlips minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum dilatatum

Linden arrowwood

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Phylloporus rhodoxanthus

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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

100

Species Count

+213%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

0% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+376% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+67% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+9900% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+488% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+1150% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+170% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+900% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 67 locations

93th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Salmo trutta

River Trout

Very Common4 obs.

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Very Common4 obs.

Catostomus commersonii

Grey Sucker

Very Common4 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Very Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Common3 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common3 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common3 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Common3 obs.

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Common2 obs.

Exoglossum maxillingua

Cutlips minnow

Occasional2 obs.

Semotilus atromaculatus

Chub

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Viburnum dilatatum

Linden arrowwood

Occasional2 obs.

Tsuga canadensis

Canada Hemlock

Occasional2 obs.

Phylloporus rhodoxanthus

Occasional2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Rare2 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Rare2 obs.

Rhinichthys cataractae

Longnose Dace

Rare2 obs.

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