Perkiomen Creek
Ecosystem Overview
The Perkiomen Creek ecosystem supports 15 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 85% more documented species, Perkiomen Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #45 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 29th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 15 total documented species.
Psephenus herricki
Maccaffertium ithaca
Gammarus fasciatus
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common Garter Snake
Polystichum acrostichoides
dagger fern
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain-Laurel
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Erigeron philadelphicus
common fleabane
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Stenonema femoratum
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Myriophyllum spicatum
Eurasian watermilfoil
Eupatorium serotinum
late boneset
Trypoxylon politum
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Perkiomen Creek. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Perkiomen Creekwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.