West Pikeland Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Pikeland Township ecosystem supports 19 documented wildlife species across 19 taxonomic genera. Located in chester county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester County nearby has 81% more documented species, West Pikeland Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #32 for species diversity among 67 chester county County natural areas, placing it in the 52th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 19 total documented species.
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Agrilus planipennis
Emerald Ash Borer
Biscogniauxia atropunctata
Ilex opaca
white holly
Corydalus cornutus
Pachypsylla venusta
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Sassafras albidum
White Sassafras
Ambrosia trifida
Tall Ragweed
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Dryocopus pileatus
Pileated Woodpecker
Betula lenta
Sweet Birch
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Solidago gigantea
Giant goldenrod
Hedera helix
ivy
Pourthiaea villosa
Faxonius virilis
virile crayfish
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Chester County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near West Pikeland 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 Pikeland Townshipwithin Chester County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.