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
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 90 total documented species.
Persicaria perfoliata
Asiatic Tearthumb
Phalacrocorax carbo
great cormorant
Gammarus fasciatus
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Lindera benzoin
Wild Allspice
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Psephenus herricki
Scopula limboundata
Large Lace Border
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Ageratina altissima
white snakeroot
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Oxidus gracilis
Millipede
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Bucks County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Bensalem Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (2 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Bensalem Townshipwithin Bucks County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.