Westmont
Ecosystem Overview
The Westmont ecosystem supports 21 documented wildlife species across 20 taxonomic genera. Located in cambria 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. Compared to nearby Johnstown, Westmont hosts 110% more species diversity. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 7 cambria county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 21 total documented species.
Prunella vulgaris
selfheal
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Potentilla indica
yellow-flowered strawberry
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Photinus pyralis
Big Dipper Firefly
Polistes fuscatus
Dark Paper Wasp
Conocybe apala
Milky Conecap
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Thuja occidentalis
White Cedar
Lamium maculatum
Spotted Dead-nettle
Solanum dulcamara
bittersweet, woody nightshade
Ranunculus repens
creeping buttercup
Dianthus armeria
deptford pink
Bellis perennis
daisy
Cercospora moricola
Trifolium repens
Dutch clover
Trifolium dubium
Suckling clover
Nyssa sylvatica
black tupelo
Campanula rapunculoides
Rampion bellflower
Exomala orientalis
Oriental Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Cambria County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Westmont. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (2 nearby)
📍 Explore These Areas (5 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Westmontwithin Cambria County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.