Snow Shoe Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Snow Shoe Township ecosystem supports 27 documented wildlife species across 27 taxonomic genera. Located in centre county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While State College nearby has 73% more documented species, Snow Shoe Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #16 for species diversity among 39 centre county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 27 total documented species.
Spiraea tomentosa
Steeplebush
Hyphantria cunea
Autumn Webworm
Lymantria dispar
Spongy moth
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Hypoxis hirsuta
yellow star-grass
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Pteridium aquilinum
bracken
Amauromyza flavifrons
Corvus corax
common raven
Flavoparmelia caperata
Common Greenshield Lichen
Danthonia spicata
Poverty Wild Oatgrass
Gaultheria procumbens
Mountain-Tea
Impatiens capensis
orange balsam
Populus tremuloides
Aspen Poplar
Cornus racemosa
northern swamp dogwood
Saponaria officinalis
soapwort
Achillea millefolium
yarrow, milfoil
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Crosswort
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Centre County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Snow Shoe Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Snow Shoe Townshipwithin Centre County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.