Shrewsbury Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Shrewsbury Township ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in York County, Pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby York, Shrewsbury Township hosts 5600% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 York County County natural areas, placing it in the 85th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+5600% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Very Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Common2 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+235%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+5600% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-43% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1800% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+171% 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 York County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+235%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in York County County, Pennsylvania

Nearby Natural Areas

York

Importance: 0.48

1 species

+5600% vs. current

York County

Importance: 0.46

100 species

-43% vs. current

Dillsburg

Importance: 0.37

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Wrightsville

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Dallastown

in York Township

Importance: 0.36

2 species

+2750% vs. current

Glen Rock

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+5600% vs. current

Red Lion

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1800% vs. current

New Freedom

in Shrewsbury Township

Importance: 0.35

21 species

+171% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 20 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species

Common17 species

Occasional17 species

Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 20 locations

85th percentile for diversity

vs. York

+5600% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common4 obs.

Phalaris arundinacea

reed-grass, reed-canary grass

Very Common2 obs.

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Very Common2 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common2 obs.

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Very Common2 obs.

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Common2 obs.

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Common2 obs.

Mirabilis nyctaginea

Umbrella Wort

Common2 obs.

Marmota monax

Waldmurmeltier

Common1 obs.

Plethodon cinereus

Eastern Red-Backed Salamander

Common1 obs.

Lithobates catesbeianus

Common Bullfrog

Common1 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional1 obs.

Oncopeltus fasciatus

Large Milkweed Bug

Occasional1 obs.

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Occasional1 obs.

Haliaeetus leucocephalus

Bald Eagle

Occasional1 obs.

Melanerpes erythrocephalus

Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasional1 obs.

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Occasional1 obs.

Buteo lineatus

Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk

Rare1 obs.

Rhingia nasica

Rare1 obs.

Anthrenus verbasci

Varied carpet beetle

Rare1 obs.

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