Upper Moreland Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Moreland Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 89 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 #24 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 62th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Spizella pusilla
Field Sparrow
Meleagris gallopavo
Turkey
Spizella passerina
Chipping Sparrow
Bombus bimaculatus
Two-Spotted Bumble Bee
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Vespula squamosa
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Diospyros virginiana
persimmon
Poecile atricapillus
Black-capped chickadee
Leucochrysa pavida
Papilio glaucus
Eastern Tiger Swallowtail
Storeria dekayi
Northern Brown Snake
Onoclea sensibilis
Polypod Brake
Spizelloides arborea
American Tree Sparrow
Zale lunata
Lunate Zale Moth
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Scilla siberica
Siberian squill
Pieris rapae
small white
Anthrax argyropygus
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Moreland Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (5 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Upper Moreland Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.