Lower Gwynedd Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Lower Gwynedd Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery 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. This location ranks #15 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 76th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Dumetella carolinensis
Catbird
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Melanerpes carolinus
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Agrilus planipennis
Emerald Ash Borer
Acer platanoides
norway maple
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Trametes versicolor
Turkeytail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Ardea herodias
Great Blue Heron
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Lepomis cyanellus
Green sunfish
Limax maximus
Spotted leopard slug
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Lower Gwynedd Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.