Harborcreek Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Harborcreek Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in erie 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 Erie, Harborcreek Township hosts 104% more species diversity. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 97th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Tsuga canadensis
Canada Hemlock
Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot
Impatiens pallida
Jewelweed
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Rubus odoratus
Purpleflowered Raspberry
Cardamine concatenata
Five-Part Toothwort
Oniscus asellus
common shiny woodlouse
Ligustrum obtusifolium
Border Privet
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Mitchella repens
Squawvine
Maianthemum canadense
Canadian May-Lily
Erythronium americanum
trout-lily
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Quercus rubra
Red oak
Viburnum acerifolium
Possum Haw
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Daucus carota
wild carrot
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Diabrotica undecimpunctata
Spotted Cucumber Beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Harborcreek Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (3 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Harborcreek Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.