Upper Merion Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Merion Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 92 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery 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 #8 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 87th 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 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 63 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common5 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Common4 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+52% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% 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

100

Species Count

+85%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

0% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+355% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+52% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

0% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+614% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+233% 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 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#8 of 63 locations

87th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Very Common8 obs.

Kalmia latifolia

Mountain-Laurel

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common6 obs.

Microstegium vimineum

Nepalese browntop

Very Common5 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common5 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common5 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common4 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Common4 obs.

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common4 obs.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak

Common4 obs.

Pachysandra terminalis

Japanese Pachysandra

Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Occasional3 obs.

Quercus montana

mountain chestnut oak

Occasional3 obs.

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional3 obs.

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional3 obs.

Pinus strobus

White Pine

Occasional3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare3 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

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