Towamencin Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Towamencin Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 96 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 #6 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery 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 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#6 of 63 locations

90th 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.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

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 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

#6 of 63 locations

90th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common4 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common3 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common2 obs.

Diospyros virginiana

persimmon

Very Common2 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Common2 obs.

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Common2 obs.

Nerodia sipedon

Northern Water Snake

Common2 obs.

Rubus occidentalis

Thimbleberry

Common2 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common2 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Occasional2 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional2 obs.

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional2 obs.

Lythrum salicaria

purple loosestrife

Occasional2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional2 obs.

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.

Junonia coenia

Northern Buckeye

Rare2 obs.

Phyciodes tharos

Pearl Crescent

Rare2 obs.

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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