West Norriton Township
Ecosystem Overview
The West Norriton Township ecosystem supports 95 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in montgomery county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 20 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Norristown nearby has 5% more documented species, West Norriton Township offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #25 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 60th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 95 total documented species.
Juglans nigra
Eastern Black Walnut
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Ailanthus altissima
Tree of heaven
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Hesperis matronalis
Dames rocket
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Humulus scandens
Japanese Hop
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Lamium purpureum
Purple deadnettle
Dipsacus fullonum
teasel
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore
Pyrus calleryana
Callery Pear
Ligustrum obtusifolium
Border Privet
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Icterus galbula
baltimore oriole
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement West Norriton Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.