Upper Uwchlan Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Uwchlan Township ecosystem supports 67 documented wildlife species across 64 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 14 frequently observed species and 13 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 33% more documented species, Upper Uwchlan Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 67 total documented species.
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Monotropa uniflora
One-Flowered Indian Pipe
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Hylocichla mustelina
Wood Thrush
Lepomis macrochirus
Bluegill sunfish
Chimaphila maculata
Spotted Pipsissewa
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Argia apicalis
Blue-fronted Dancer
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Esox masquinongy
Wisconsin Muskie
Jikradia olitoria
Coppery Leafhopper
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Lithobates sylvaticus
Wood Frog
Perca flavescens
Lake Perch
Phytomyza ilicicola
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Uwchlan 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 Upper Uwchlan Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.