Upper Hanover Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Upper Hanover Township ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 65 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 21% more documented species, Upper Hanover Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 63 Montgomery County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 63 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-21% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common3 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Philomycus togatus

Toga mantleslug

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Rare1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Rare1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+259% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+20% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-21% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+464% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+163% 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

+46%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Montgomery County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Norristown

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-21% vs. current

Montgomery County

Importance: 0.47

100 species

-21% vs. current

Pottstown

Importance: 0.45

22 species

+259% vs. current

Lansdale

Importance: 0.43

66 species

+20% vs. current

Abington Township

Importance: 0.39

100 species

-21% vs. current

Jenkintown

Importance: 0.38

2 species

+3850% vs. current

Conshohocken

Importance: 0.38

14 species

+464% vs. current

Ambler

Importance: 0.37

30 species

+163% 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

#27

Regional Rank

Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common16 species

Common24 species

Occasional24 species

Rare15 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#27 of 63 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Norristown

-21% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Very Common8 obs.

Calidris minutilla

least sandpiper

Very Common5 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Very Common4 obs.

Charadrius semipalmatus

Semipalmated Plover

Very Common3 obs.

Anas rubripes

American Black Duck

Very Common2 obs.

Anaxyrus americanus

American Toad

Common2 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Common2 obs.

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Common2 obs.

Tringa solitaria

Solitary Sandpiper

Common2 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common2 obs.

Larus fuscus

lesser black-backed gull

Common2 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Phytomyza aralivora

Occasional1 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional1 obs.

Philomycus togatus

Toga mantleslug

Occasional1 obs.

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Occasional1 obs.

Dolomedes scriptus

Rare1 obs.

Agromyza aristata

Rare1 obs.

Colletes inaequalis

Unequal Cellophane Bee

Rare1 obs.

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