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Lower Salford Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Lower Salford Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #18 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 71th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
93
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#18
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#18 of 63 locations
71th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Dasineura pudibunda

Dasineura pudibunda

Very Common3 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.
Osmorhiza longistylis

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Very Common3 obs.
Carex lurida

Carex lurida

Shallow Sedge

Very Common2 obs.
Carya ovata

Carya ovata

shagbark hickory

Very Common2 obs.
Chimaphila maculata

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Common2 obs.
Arilus cristatus

Arilus cristatus

Common2 obs.
Verbena urticifolia

Verbena urticifolia

White Vervain

Common2 obs.
Ranunculus abortivus

Ranunculus abortivus

Little-Leaved Buttercup

Common2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.
Misumessus oblongus

Misumessus oblongus

Common2 obs.
Phytolacca americana

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.
Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar styraciflua

satin-walnut

Occasional2 obs.
Popillia japonica

Popillia japonica

Japanese Beetle

Occasional2 obs.
Branta canadensis

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Occasional2 obs.
Viburnum acerifolium

Viburnum acerifolium

Possum Haw

Occasional2 obs.
Lonicera maackii

Lonicera maackii

Bush Honeysuckle

Occasional2 obs.
Anas platyrhynchos

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Rare2 obs.
Chrysochus auratus

Chrysochus auratus

Dogbane Leaf Beetle

Rare2 obs.
Pyrrhalta viburni

Pyrrhalta viburni

Vibernum Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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