Lower Gwynedd Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Gwynedd 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 #15 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 76th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 63 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

‌
‌
‌
‌

Biodiversity Highlights

‌

Species Distribution

Very Common‌

Common‌

Occasional‌

Rare‌

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

‌

Most Common Species

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

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common6 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common5 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Very Common5 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Very Common5 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common4 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Common4 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Common4 obs.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Common3 obs.

Acer platanoides

norway maple

Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common3 obs.

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional3 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Occasional3 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Occasional3 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Occasional2 obs.

Lepomis cyanellus

Green sunfish

Occasional2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Rare2 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Rare2 obs.

Papilio glaucus

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.

Most Common Species

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

Want the Complete Field Guide?

‌
‌

‌

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lower Gwynedd Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

$6.99

Get Your Personalized Field Guide

Download a professional PDF field guide featuring all the species found in Lower Gwynedd Township. Perfect for outdoor adventures, education, and nature exploration.

Email Address (for delivery)

Your field guide will be delivered to this email address. Please double-check for accuracy.

$6.99

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.

Regional Comparison

‌

Regional Ranking

‌

Species Count

‌

vs. Regional Average

‌

Nearby Natural Areas

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

‌
‌

‌

About This Comparison

‌
‌
‌

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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 63 locations

76th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

Rare2 obs.

Want the Complete Field Guide?

Get all 100 species with 3-4 high-quality images each, detailed descriptions, and a downloadable PDF for offline use.

Premium field guide includes identification tips, seasonal patterns, and professional layout optimized for field use.