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Skippack Creek

Ecosystem Overview

The Skippack Creek ecosystem supports 59 documented wildlife species across 58 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 41% more documented species, Skippack Creek offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #34 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 46th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

59
Total Species
Documented wildlife species
58
Genus Diversity
Taxonomic genera represented
30
Common Species
Frequently observed species
29
Rare Species
Occasionally documented species
#34
Regional Rank
Out of 63 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common12 species
Common18 species
Occasional18 species
Rare11 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking
#34 of 63 locations
46th percentile for diversity
vs. Norristown
-41% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 59 total documented species.

Rudbeckia laciniata

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower

Very Common3 obs.
Podophyllum peltatum

Podophyllum peltatum

Mayapple

Very Common2 obs.
Conium maculatum

Conium maculatum

hemlock

Very Common2 obs.
Catharus fuscescens

Catharus fuscescens

Veery

Very Common2 obs.
Polystichum acrostichoides

Polystichum acrostichoides

dagger fern

Very Common2 obs.
Hesperis matronalis

Hesperis matronalis

Dames rocket

Common2 obs.
Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens

Beefsteakplant

Common2 obs.
Micranthes virginiensis

Micranthes virginiensis

Virginia saxifrage

Common2 obs.
Claytonia virginica

Claytonia virginica

Eastern Springbeauty

Common2 obs.
Cathartes aura

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common1 obs.
Lepomis auritus

Lepomis auritus

Redbreast sunfish

Common1 obs.
Microvelia americana

Microvelia americana

Occasional1 obs.
Erythronium americanum

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Occasional1 obs.
Icterus galbula

Icterus galbula

baltimore oriole

Occasional1 obs.
Cyanosporus caesius

Cyanosporus caesius

Occasional1 obs.
Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Puccinia mariae-wilsoniae

Occasional1 obs.
Piranga olivacea

Piranga olivacea

Scarlet Tanager

Occasional1 obs.
Juncus tenuis

Juncus tenuis

poverty rush

Rare1 obs.
Phytomyza aralivora

Phytomyza aralivora

Rare1 obs.
Cicindela sexguttata

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

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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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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species

Regional Wildlife Network

These nearby locations complement Skippack Creekwithin 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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