Upper Uwchlan Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Uwchlan Township ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 33% more documented species, Upper Uwchlan Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 67 Chester County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 67 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-33% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Esox masquinongy

Wisconsin Muskie

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare1 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+219% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+12% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+294% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+738% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+81% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+570% 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

+109%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Chester County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-33% vs. current

West Chester

Importance: 0.46

21 species

+219% vs. current

Phoenixville

Importance: 0.44

60 species

+12% vs. current

Malvern

Importance: 0.38

1 species

+6600% vs. current

Downingtown

Importance: 0.38

17 species

+294% vs. current

Coatesville

Importance: 0.38

8 species

+738% vs. current

Westtown Township

Importance: 0.35

37 species

+81% vs. current

Chambers Lake

Importance: 0.35

10 species

+570% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 67 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common14 species

Common20 species

Occasional20 species

Rare13 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 67 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester County

-33% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common7 obs.

Monotropa uniflora

One-Flowered Indian Pipe

Very Common5 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Hylocichla mustelina

Wood Thrush

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Common2 obs.

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Common2 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Common2 obs.

Argia apicalis

Blue-fronted Dancer

Common2 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Common2 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional2 obs.

Esox masquinongy

Wisconsin Muskie

Occasional1 obs.

Jikradia olitoria

Coppery Leafhopper

Occasional1 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Rare1 obs.

Perca flavescens

Lake Perch

Rare1 obs.

Phytomyza ilicicola

Rare1 obs.

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