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Ridley Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Ridley Township ecosystem supports 11 documented wildlife species across 11 taxonomic genera. Located in delaware county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Chester nearby has 15% more documented species, Ridley Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 41 delaware county County natural areas, placing it in the 44th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

11
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
11
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
6
Common Species
Frequently observed species
5
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#23
Regional Rank
Out of 41 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species
Common3 species
Occasional3 species
Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#23 of 41 locations
44th percentile for diversity
vs. Chester
-15% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 11 total documented species.

Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common3 obs.
Pieris rapae

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.
Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Pachypsylla celtidismamma

Very Common1 obs.
Reynoutria japonica

Reynoutria japonica

Japanese Knotweed

Very Common1 obs.
Albizia julibrissin

Albizia julibrissin

Siris

Very Common1 obs.
Celtis occidentalis

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry

Common1 obs.
Sassafras albidum

Sassafras albidum

White Sassafras

Common1 obs.
Acer pseudoplatanus

Acer pseudoplatanus

sycamore

Common1 obs.
Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Common1 obs.
Robinia pseudoacacia

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black locust

Common1 obs.
Trifolium dubium

Trifolium dubium

Suckling clover

Common1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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