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Marlborough Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Marlborough Township ecosystem supports 47 documented wildlife species across 45 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 53% more documented species, Marlborough Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #36 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 43th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

47
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
45
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
24
Common Species
Frequently observed species
23
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#36
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species
Common14 species
Occasional14 species
Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#36 of 63 locations
43th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
-53% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 47 total documented species.

Chimaphila maculata

Chimaphila maculata

Spotted Pipsissewa

Very Common2 obs.
Irpex lacteus

Irpex lacteus

Very Common2 obs.
Trypoxylon politum

Trypoxylon politum

Very Common2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Very Common2 obs.
Odocoileus virginianus

Odocoileus virginianus

Key Deer

Very Common1 obs.
Pisaurina mira

Pisaurina mira

American Nursery Web Spider

Common1 obs.
Lophocampa caryae

Lophocampa caryae

Hickory Tussock Moth

Common1 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Common1 obs.
Lithobates sylvaticus

Lithobates sylvaticus

Wood Frog

Common1 obs.
Blarina brevicauda

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.
Galiella rufa

Galiella rufa

Common1 obs.
Trachemys scripta

Trachemys scripta

slider turtle, red-eared terrapin, red-eared slider

Occasional1 obs.
Megaceryle alcyon

Megaceryle alcyon

Belted Kingfisher

Occasional1 obs.
Sphyrapicus varius

Sphyrapicus varius

yellow-bellied sapsucker

Occasional1 obs.
Trametes versicolor

Trametes versicolor

Turkeytail

Occasional1 obs.
Mareca americana

Mareca americana

American Wigeon

Occasional1 obs.
Naphrys pulex

Naphrys pulex

Occasional1 obs.
Parmotrema hypotropum

Parmotrema hypotropum

Powdered Ruffle Lichen

Rare1 obs.
Latrodectus variolus

Latrodectus variolus

Rare1 obs.
Dolichovespula maculata

Dolichovespula maculata

Baldfaced Hornet

Rare1 obs.

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🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)

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🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)

Lansdale

Active wildlife area with 66 documented species.Excellent for diverse wildlife encounters and nature photography.

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species

Ambler

Active wildlife area with 30 documented species.Perfect for focused wildlife observation and peaceful nature experiences.

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Pottstown

Active wildlife area with 22 documented species.Perfect for focused wildlife observation and peaceful nature experiences.

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Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Marlborough Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.

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