Lower Merion Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Merion Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 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 #9 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 86th 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

#9 of 63 locations

86th 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.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common20 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common20 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common18 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common15 obs.

Akebia quinata

Five-leaf

Very Common12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common11 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common9 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional9 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional9 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional8 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare8 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare8 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 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

#9 of 63 locations

86th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common20 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common20 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common18 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Very Common15 obs.

Akebia quinata

Five-leaf

Very Common12 obs.

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Common11 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Common11 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common10 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common10 obs.

Rhodotypos scandens

Jetbead

Common9 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common9 obs.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

ostrich fern

Occasional9 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Occasional9 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional9 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Occasional8 obs.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Occasional8 obs.

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Occasional8 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Rare8 obs.

Baeolophus bicolor

tufted titmouse

Rare8 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Rare8 obs.

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