Summit Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Summit Township ecosystem supports 22 documented wildlife species across 21 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Erie nearby has 55% more documented species, Summit Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #12 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 59th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 22 total documented species.
Rhus typhina
Staghorn sumac
Lotus corniculatus
Garden bird's-foot-trefoil
Bombus impatiens
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Holcus lanatus
yorkshire-fog
Dipsacus laciniatus
Laciniate Teasel
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Populus deltoides
Match Poplar
Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Lygus lineolaris
Phalaris arundinacea
reed-grass, reed-canary grass
Phragmites australis
Common Reed
Lathyrus latifolius
Perennial pea
Potentilla recta
Sulphur Cinquefoil
Vitis riparia
riverbank grape
Arctium minus
common burdock
Arctium lappa
Greater Burdock
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Summit 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 Summit Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.