Schuylkill Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Schuylkill Township ecosystem supports 44 documented wildlife species across 44 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 9 frequently observed species and 8 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 56% more documented species, Schuylkill Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #20 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 70th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 44 total documented species.
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Zonotrichia albicollis
white-throated sparrow
Viburnum plicatum
Japanese Snowball
Acronicta americana
American Dagger
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Platycryptus undatus
Tan Jumping Spider
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Poecilocapsus lineatus
Omphalotus illudens
Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern
Colaptes auratus
common flicker
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Vanessa atalanta
Red Admiral
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Ceratomia catalpae
Catalpa Hornworm
Sphecius speciosus
Eastern Cicada-Killer Wasp
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.