Philadelphia County

Ecosystem Overview

The Philadelphia County ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 taxonomic genera. Located in Philadelphia 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 #1 for species diversity among 9 Philadelphia County County natural areas, placing it in the 89th 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Philadelphia

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common241 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common209 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common134 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common126 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common112 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common110 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common109 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common106 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common100 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common92 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common90 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional88 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional88 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional81 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional81 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional79 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional78 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare78 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare77 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Rare77 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Philadelphia County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Fire Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Biology Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Centennial Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wind Dance Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Park Reservoir

in Philadelphia

Importance: 0.20

19 species

+426% 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 Philadelphia County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+488%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Philadelphia County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

Philadelphia

Importance: 0.73

100 species

0% vs. current

Fire Pond

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

4 species

+2400% vs. current

Biology Pond

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Centennial Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Meadow Lake

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Wind Dance Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

East Park Reservoir

in Philadelphia

Importance: 0.20

19 species

+426% 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 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 9 locations

89th percentile for diversity

vs. Philadelphia

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common241 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common209 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common134 obs.

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common126 obs.

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common112 obs.

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Common110 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Common109 obs.

Bombus impatiens

Common Eastern Bumblebee

Common106 obs.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Common100 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common92 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common90 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional88 obs.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove-tree

Occasional88 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Occasional81 obs.

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Occasional81 obs.

Ilex opaca

white holly

Occasional79 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Occasional78 obs.

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare78 obs.

Ardea herodias

Great Blue Heron

Rare77 obs.

Rubus phoenicolasius

wineberry

Rare77 obs.

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