West Goshen Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Goshen Township ecosystem supports 48 documented wildlife species across 42 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 52% more documented species, West Goshen Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #18 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 48 total documented species.
Quercus stellata
post oak
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Bouteloua curtipendula
tall grama
Robinia pseudoacacia
Black locust
Dichanthelium sphaerocarpon
round-seed panicgrass
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Dichanthelium clandestinum
Hidden Panicgrass
Corvus brachyrhynchos
American Crow
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Pycnanthemum tenuifolium
Slender Mountain-Mint
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass
Carex glaucodea
Flaccid Sedge
Miscanthus sinensis
Eulalia
Phaeoura quernaria
Oak Beauty
Verbena hastata
Wild Hyssop
Chortophaga viridifasciata
Greenstriped Grasshopper
Delphinia picta
Common Picture-Winged Fly
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Goshen 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 West Goshen Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.