Upper Gwynedd Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Gwynedd Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 94 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 #7 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 89th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Asclepias syriaca
Virginia-Silk
Rosa multiflora
Many-Flower Rose
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Tetraopes tetrophthalmus
Red Milkweed Beetle
Cepaea nemoralis
Grovesnail
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Xylocopa virginica
Carpenter bee
Chrysochus auratus
Dogbane Leaf Beetle
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
Juniper-Apple Rust
Scolopax minor
American Woodcock
Microrhopala vittata
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Upper Gwynedd Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.