Upper Salford Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Upper Salford Township ecosystem supports 26 documented wildlife species across 25 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 6 frequently observed species and 5 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 74% more documented species, Upper Salford Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #40 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 37th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 26 total documented species.
Sanguinaria canadensis
Puccoon-Root
Vespula maculifrons
Eastern Yellowjacket
Toxomerus politus
Maize Calligrapher
Scolopocryptops peregrinator
Scirpus cyperinus
Marsh Bulrush
Carpinus caroliniana
Blue Beech
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Quercus montana
mountain chestnut oak
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Symphyotrichum cordifolium
Blue Wood Aster
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Hamamelis virginiana
Northern Witch-Hazel
Euonymus alatus
Winged Euonymus
Conopholis americana
squawroot
Lythrum salicaria
purple loosestrife
Staphylea trifolia
American Bladdernut
Camponotus chromaiodes
red carpenter ant
Cameraria guttifinitella
Polypodium virginianum
Common Rock Polypody
Pinus echinata
southern pine
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Upper Salford Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Upper Salford Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.