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Franconia Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Franconia Township ecosystem supports 29 documented wildlife species across 28 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 71% more documented species, Franconia Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #39 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 38th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

29
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
28
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
15
Common Species
Frequently observed species
14
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#39
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common6 species
Common9 species
Occasional9 species
Rare5 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#39 of 63 locations
38th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
-71% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 29 total documented species.

Ficaria verna

Ficaria verna

Lesser Celandine

Very Common2 obs.
Aphis nerii

Aphis nerii

oleander aphid

Very Common1 obs.
Pisaurina mira

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Very Common1 obs.
Ixodes scapularis

Ixodes scapularis

Eastern Black-Legged Tick

Very Common1 obs.
Felis catus

Felis catus

Domestic Cat

Very Common1 obs.
Thryothorus ludovicianus

Thryothorus ludovicianus

Carolina Wren

Common1 obs.
Ischnoderma resinosum

Ischnoderma resinosum

Common1 obs.
Cerioporus squamosus

Cerioporus squamosus

Common1 obs.
Peniophora albobadia

Peniophora albobadia

Common1 obs.
Lamium purpureum

Lamium purpureum

Purple deadnettle

Common1 obs.
Datura stramonium

Datura stramonium

thorn-apple

Common1 obs.
Solanum carolinense

Solanum carolinense

Apple-Of-Sodom

Occasional1 obs.
Gleditsia triacanthos

Gleditsia triacanthos

Honey Locust

Occasional1 obs.
Humulus scandens

Humulus scandens

Japanese Hop

Occasional1 obs.
Xanthium strumarium

Xanthium strumarium

rough cocklebur

Occasional1 obs.
Ambrosia trifida

Ambrosia trifida

Tall Ragweed

Occasional1 obs.
Rudbeckia laciniata

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Occasional1 obs.
Achillea millefolium

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Rare1 obs.
Hibiscus trionum

Hibiscus trionum

Flower of an hour

Rare1 obs.
Abutilon theophrasti

Abutilon theophrasti

china jute

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Wildlife Network

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