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Montgomery Township

Ecosystem Overview

The Montgomery Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 98 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 #22 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 65th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
98
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
51
Common Species
Frequently observed species
49
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#22
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species
Common30 species
Occasional30 species
Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#22 of 63 locations
65th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
0% species diversity

Most Common Species

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

Zenaida macroura

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Very Common18 obs.
Passer domesticus

Passer domesticus

House Sparrow

Very Common10 obs.
Sciurus carolinensis

Sciurus carolinensis

Grey squirrel

Very Common10 obs.
Cardinalis cardinalis

Cardinalis cardinalis

Northern Cardinal

Very Common9 obs.
Haemorhous mexicanus

Haemorhous mexicanus

House Finch

Very Common6 obs.
Turdus migratorius

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Common5 obs.
Lycorma delicatula

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Common4 obs.
Toxicodendron radicans

Toxicodendron radicans

poison ivy

Common4 obs.
Junco hyemalis

Junco hyemalis

dark-eyed junco

Common4 obs.
Sturnus vulgaris

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common4 obs.
Rhus typhina

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Common3 obs.
Apocynum cannabinum

Apocynum cannabinum

American-Hemp

Occasional3 obs.
Berberis thunbergii

Berberis thunbergii

japanese barberry

Occasional3 obs.
Fomitopsis betulina

Fomitopsis betulina

Occasional3 obs.
Quiscalus quiscula

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Occasional3 obs.
Symplocarpus foetidus

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Occasional2 obs.
Irpex lacteus

Irpex lacteus

Occasional2 obs.
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Rare2 obs.
Sylvilagus floridanus

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Rare2 obs.
Xylocopa virginica

Xylocopa virginica

Carpenter bee

Rare2 obs.

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