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Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway

Ecosystem Overview

The Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in new castle county, delaware, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Wilmington nearby has 69% more documented species, Brandywine Park And Kentmere Parkway offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 9 new castle county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

16
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
15
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
9
Common Species
Frequently observed species
7
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#5
Regional Rank
Out of 9 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species
Common5 species
Occasional4 species
Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#5 of 9 locations
44th percentile for diversity
vs. Wilmington
-69% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Chelidonium majus

Chelidonium majus

greater celandine

Very Common2 obs.
Halysidota tessellaris

Halysidota tessellaris

Pale Tiger Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Halysidota harrisii

Halysidota harrisii

Sycamore Tussock Moth

Very Common1 obs.
Jadera haematoloma

Jadera haematoloma

Very Common1 obs.
Hormaphis hamamelidis

Hormaphis hamamelidis

Witch-Hazel Cone Gall Aphid

Very Common1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Common1 obs.
Thamnophis sirtalis

Thamnophis sirtalis

Common Garter Snake

Common1 obs.
Crocus tommasinianus

Crocus tommasinianus

early crocus

Common1 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Common1 obs.
Galanthus nivalis

Galanthus nivalis

common snowdrop

Common1 obs.
Phidippus putnami

Phidippus putnami

Common1 obs.
Lasiurus borealis

Lasiurus borealis

Rote Haarschwanzfledermaus

Occasional1 obs.
Hericium erinaceus

Hericium erinaceus

Lion'S-Mane Mushroom

Occasional1 obs.
Dryopteris intermedia

Dryopteris intermedia

Intermediate Wood Fern

Occasional1 obs.
Plestiodon fasciatus

Plestiodon fasciatus

Common Five-Lined Skink

Occasional1 obs.
Setophaga coronata

Setophaga coronata

Myrtle Warbler

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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