Venango Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Venango Township ecosystem supports 20 documented wildlife species across 16 taxonomic genera. Located in erie county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Erie nearby has 59% more documented species, Venango Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #13 for species diversity among 29 erie county County natural areas, placing it in the 55th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 20 total documented species.
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Ursus americanus
American Black Bear
Dactylis glomerata
Orchardgrass
Lilium canadense
Yellow Lily
Heteranthera dubia
Grass-Leaf Mud-Plantain
Lemna trisulca
Duckweed
Vicia tetrasperma
Lentil vetch
Utricularia macrorhiza
Spirodela polyrhiza
great duckweed
Potamogeton natans
broad-leaved pondweed
Potamogeton amplifolius
Broad-Leaved Pondweed
Potamogeton crispus
curled pondweed
Potamogeton zosteriformis
Eel-Grass Pondweed
Peltandra virginica
Virginia Peltandra
Chamaedaphne calyculata
Dwarf Cassandra
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Myriophyllum sibiricum
Northern Spiked Water-Milfoil
Decodon verticillatus
Hairy Swamp Loosestrife
Nuphar variegata
Yellow Cow-Lily
Palustricodon aparinoides
bedstraw bellflower
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Erie County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Venango 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 Venango Townshipwithin Erie County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.