Horsham Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Horsham Township ecosystem supports 71 documented wildlife species across 66 taxonomic genera. Located in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 15 frequently observed species and 14 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 29% more documented species, Horsham Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #30 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 52th 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 63 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-29% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Occasional1 obs.

Autographa precationis

Common Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-29% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-29% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+223% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+8% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-29% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+407% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+137% 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

+31%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-29% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-29% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+223% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+8% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-29% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3450% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+407% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+137% 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

#30

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common15 species

Common21 species

Occasional21 species

Rare14 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#30 of 63 locations

52th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-29% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 71 total documented species.

Agrilus planipennis

Emerald Ash Borer

Very Common8 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common4 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common3 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Very Common3 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Very Common2 obs.

Polystepha pilulae

Oak Leaf Gall Midge

Common2 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common2 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Common2 obs.

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Quercus velutina

yellow-barked oak

Occasional2 obs.

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Occasional2 obs.

Vanessa atalanta

Red Admiral

Occasional2 obs.

Trachelipus rathkii

Occasional1 obs.

Murgantia histrionica

Occasional1 obs.

Autographa precationis

Common Looper Moth

Occasional1 obs.

Phytomyza opacae

Rare1 obs.

Ischnura verticalis

Eastern Forktail

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

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