Perkiomen Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Perkiomen Township ecosystem supports 78 documented wildlife species across 73 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 22% more documented species, Perkiomen Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #28 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 56th 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 63 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-22% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-22% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-22% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+255% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+18% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+457% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+160% 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

Species Count

+44%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-22% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-22% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+255% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+18% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-22% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3800% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+457% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+160% 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

#28

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional23 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#28 of 63 locations

56th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-22% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 78 total documented species.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Platanus occidentalis

American Sycamore

Very Common4 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common3 obs.

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Very Common3 obs.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common3 obs.

Acer rubrum

Maple

Common2 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common2 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Common2 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common2 obs.

Carya cordiformis

Pignut

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional2 obs.

Cladonia cristatella

British Soldier Lichen

Occasional2 obs.

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Occasional2 obs.

Dryobates pubescens

Downy Woodpecker

Rare2 obs.

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Rare2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare2 obs.

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