Upper Gwynedd Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Gwynedd Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #7 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

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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

#7 of 63 locations

89th 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.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common3 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare2 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

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

#7 of 63 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common6 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Very Common5 obs.

Onoclea sensibilis

Polypod Brake

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common4 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Very Common3 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common3 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common3 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Common3 obs.

Cepaea nemoralis

Grovesnail

Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common3 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Common2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Occasional2 obs.

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional2 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Occasional2 obs.

Arisaema triphyllum

Indian-turnip

Occasional2 obs.

Juniperus virginiana

Red Cedar Juniper

Occasional2 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare2 obs.

Scolopax minor

American Woodcock

Rare2 obs.

Microrhopala vittata

Rare2 obs.

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