Edgmont Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Edgmont Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Delaware 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. Compared to nearby Chester, Edgmont Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 41 Delaware County County natural areas, placing it in the 90th 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 41 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common5 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common5 obs.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional4 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Occasional4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Rare3 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% 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 Delaware County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+117%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Delaware County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Chester

Importance: 0.48

13 species

+669% vs. current

Delaware County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

0% vs. current

Lansdowne

Importance: 0.41

30 species

+233% vs. current

Yeadon

Importance: 0.41

22 species

+355% vs. current

Media

Importance: 0.40

10 species

+900% vs. current

Swarthmore

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

Springfield Township

Importance: 0.37

27 species

+270% vs. current

Upper Darby

Importance: 0.35

69 species

+45% 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 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#4 of 41 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Chester

+669% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Sanguinaria canadensis

Puccoon-Root

Very Common7 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common6 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common6 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common6 obs.

Dicentra cucullaria

turkey-corn

Very Common5 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common5 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common5 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common5 obs.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Euonymus

Common5 obs.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Common5 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common4 obs.

Cardamine concatenata

Five-Part Toothwort

Occasional4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional4 obs.

Ampelopsis glandulosa

Amur Peppervine

Occasional4 obs.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Chicken-Of-The-Woods

Occasional4 obs.

Leucauge venusta

Venusta Orchard Spider

Occasional4 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Occasional3 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Rare3 obs.

Grylloprociphilus imbricator

beech blight aphid

Rare3 obs.

Apis mellifera

Western Honey Bee

Rare3 obs.

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