Marple Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Marple Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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, Marple Township hosts 669% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 98th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Pseudacris crucifer
Spring Peeper
Morchella americana
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Schizophyllum commune
Splitgill Mushroom
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Hydnoporia olivacea
Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae
Lonicera maackii
Bush Honeysuckle
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Phallus ravenelii
Ravenel'S Stinkhorn
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Berberis thunbergii
japanese barberry
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Marasmius sullivantii
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Artomyces pyxidatus
Crown-Tipped Coral Fungus
Graphis scripta
Script Lichen
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Delaware County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Marple 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 Marple Townshipwithin Delaware County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.