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Ambler

Ecosystem Overview

The Ambler ecosystem supports 30 documented wildlife species across 30 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 7 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 70% more documented species, Ambler offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #38 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 40th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

30
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
30
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
16
Common Species
Frequently observed species
14
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#38
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common7 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#38 of 63 locations
40th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
-70% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 30 total documented species.

Gymnocladus dioicus

Gymnocladus dioicus

Kentucky Coffee-Tree

Very Common4 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common2 obs.
Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Disholcaspis quercusglobulus

Round Bullet Gall Wasp

Very Common1 obs.
Bombus griseocollis

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Very Common1 obs.
Eurosta solidaginis

Eurosta solidaginis

Goldenrod Gall Fly

Very Common1 obs.
Euptoieta claudia

Euptoieta claudia

Variegated Fritillary

Common1 obs.
Felis catus

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Common1 obs.
Tamias striatus

Tamias striatus

eastern chipmunk

Common1 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Common1 obs.
Charadrius vociferus

Charadrius vociferus

Killdeer

Common1 obs.
Buteo jamaicensis

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Common1 obs.
Tringa flavipes

Tringa flavipes

lesser yellowlegs

Occasional1 obs.
Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Occasional1 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Occasional1 obs.
Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Occasional1 obs.
Ornithogalum umbellatum

Ornithogalum umbellatum

Nap-At-Noon

Occasional1 obs.
Carpinus caroliniana

Carpinus caroliniana

Blue Beech

Occasional1 obs.
Quercus alba

Quercus alba

Eastern White Oak

Rare1 obs.
Fagus grandifolia

Fagus grandifolia

American Beech

Rare1 obs.
Solanum carolinense

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Rare1 obs.

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