Norristown
Ecosystem Overview
The Norristown 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 #20 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 68th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Passer domesticus
House Sparrow
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Eastern Towhee
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Sciurus carolinensis
Grey squirrel
Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove-tree
Coragyps atratus
Black Vulture
Junco hyemalis
dark-eyed junco
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Sayornis phoebe
Eastern Phoebe
Sylvilagus floridanus
Lapin A Queue Blanche
Toxostoma rufum
brown thrasher
Dolichovespula maculata
Baldfaced Hornet
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Antheraea polyphemus
Polyphemus Moth
Emmelina monodactyla
Morning-Glory Plume Moth
Agnorisma badinodis
Pale-Banded Dart Moth
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Norristown. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (4 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (3 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Norristownwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.