Edgmont Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Edgmont Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Chester, Edgmont Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #4 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 90th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Dicentra cucullaria
turkey-corn
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Persicaria perfoliata
Asiatic Tearthumb
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Ampelopsis glandulosa
Amur Peppervine
Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken-Of-The-Woods
Leucauge venusta
Venusta Orchard Spider
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Dolomedes scriptus
Grylloprociphilus imbricator
beech blight aphid
Apis mellifera
Western Honey Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Edgmont Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (2 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Edgmont Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.