Bensalem Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Bensalem Township ecosystem supports 90 documented wildlife species across 83 taxonomic genera. Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 10% more documented species, Bensalem Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 54 Bucks County County natural areas, placing it in the 72th 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 54 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-10% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common3 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common3 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Very Common3 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Occasional2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+463% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+900% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+291% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+650% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

0% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

+2% 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 Bucks County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+64%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Bucks County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Bucks County

Importance: 0.48

100 species

-10% vs. current

Doylestown

Importance: 0.41

16 species

+463% vs. current

New Hope

Importance: 0.38

9 species

+900% vs. current

Bristol

Importance: 0.38

23 species

+291% vs. current

Yardley

Importance: 0.36

12 species

+650% vs. current

Middletown Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-10% vs. current

Lake Galena

Importance: 0.35

90 species

0% vs. current

Lower Makefield Township

Importance: 0.35

88 species

+2% 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

#15

Regional Rank

Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common27 species

Occasional27 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#15 of 54 locations

72th percentile for diversity

vs. Bucks County

-10% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.

Persicaria perfoliata

Asiatic Tearthumb

Very Common3 obs.

Phalacrocorax carbo

great cormorant

Very Common3 obs.

Gammarus fasciatus

Very Common3 obs.

Juglans nigra

Eastern Black Walnut

Very Common3 obs.

Lindera benzoin

Wild Allspice

Very Common3 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common3 obs.

Acer negundo

ash-leaved maple, box-elder

Common3 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common2 obs.

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common2 obs.

Rosa multiflora

Many-Flower Rose

Common2 obs.

Impatiens capensis

orange balsam

Occasional2 obs.

Psephenus herricki

Occasional2 obs.

Scopula limboundata

Large Lace Border

Occasional2 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Occasional2 obs.

Lonicera japonica

Japanese honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.

Limax maximus

Spotted leopard slug

Occasional2 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare2 obs.

Vespula maculifrons

Eastern Yellowjacket

Rare1 obs.

Oxidus gracilis

Millipede

Rare1 obs.

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