College Township
Ecosystem Overview
The College Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Carduus acanthoides
plumeless thistle
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus
Round Bullet Gall Wasp
Spinus tristis
American goldfinch
Phytolacca americana
American pokeweed
Phylloteras poculum
Asphondylia solidaginis
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Molothrus ater
Brown-headed Cowbird
Rhopalomyia solidaginis
Verbascum thapsus
Aaron'S-Rod
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Acraspis erinacei
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near College Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (4 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement College Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.