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Lower Southampton Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Southampton Township ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in bucks county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Bucks County nearby has 79% more documented species, Lower Southampton Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #37 for species diversity among 54 bucks county County natural areas, placing it in the 31th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

21
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
21
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
11
Common Species
Frequently observed species
10
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#37
Regional Rank
Out of 54 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species
Common6 species
Occasional6 species
Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#37 of 54 locations
31th percentile for diversity
vs. Bucks County
-79% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.

Psephenus herricki

Psephenus herricki

Very Common2 obs.
Helicopsyche borealis

Helicopsyche borealis

Very Common2 obs.
Noturus insignis

Noturus insignis

Margined Madtom

Very Common2 obs.
Etheostoma olmstedi

Etheostoma olmstedi

Tessellated darter

Very Common2 obs.
Corbicula fluminea

Corbicula fluminea

asian clam

Very Common2 obs.
Faxonius limosus

Faxonius limosus

American Crayfish

Common2 obs.
Ectopria nervosa

Ectopria nervosa

Common1 obs.
Lymantria dispar

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Common1 obs.
Rhagovelia obesa

Rhagovelia obesa

Common1 obs.
Dermacentor variabilis

Dermacentor variabilis

American Dog Tick

Common1 obs.
Gammarus fasciatus

Gammarus fasciatus

Common1 obs.
Rhinichthys atratulus

Rhinichthys atratulus

Eastern blacknose dace

Occasional1 obs.
Castor canadensis

Castor canadensis

Canadian beaver

Occasional1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.
Tachycineta bicolor

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Occasional1 obs.
Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Pipilo erythrophthalmus

Eastern Towhee

Occasional1 obs.
Spizella passerina

Spizella passerina

Chipping Sparrow

Occasional1 obs.
Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Rare1 obs.
Zonotrichia albicollis

Zonotrichia albicollis

white-throated sparrow

Rare1 obs.
Alliaria petiolata

Alliaria petiolata

garlic mustard

Rare1 obs.

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