Upper Hanover Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Hanover Township ecosystem supports 79 documented wildlife species across 65 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 16 frequently observed species and 15 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 21% more documented species, Upper Hanover Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #27 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 57th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 79 total documented species.
Larus delawarensis
Ring-billed Gull
Calidris minutilla
least sandpiper
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Charadrius semipalmatus
Semipalmated Plover
Anas rubripes
American Black Duck
Anaxyrus americanus
American Toad
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Tringa flavipes
lesser yellowlegs
Tringa solitaria
Solitary Sandpiper
Branta canadensis
Canada goose
Larus fuscus
lesser black-backed gull
Anas platyrhynchos
mallard
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Phytomyza aralivora
Lithobates clamitans
Green Frog
Philomycus togatus
Toga mantleslug
Dermacentor variabilis
American Dog Tick
Dolomedes scriptus
Agromyza aristata
Colletes inaequalis
Unequal Cellophane Bee
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Upper Hanover Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.