Whitemarsh Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Whitemarsh Township ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 93 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 #14 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 78th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Agelaius phoeniceus
Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)
Ilex opaca
white holly
Cardinalis cardinalis
Northern Cardinal
Alliaria petiolata
garlic mustard
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Acer negundo
ash-leaved maple, box-elder
Melospiza melodia
Song Sparrow
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Haemorhous mexicanus
House Finch
Mimus polyglottos
Northern Mockingbird
Apocynum cannabinum
American-Hemp
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Rhamnus cathartica
purging buckthorn
Zenaida macroura
Mourning Dove
Falco sparverius
American Kestrel
Lycorma delicatula
Spot Clothing Wax Cicada
Magnolia tripetala
Umbrella Magnolia
Tachycineta bicolor
Tree/Violet-Green Swallow
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Montgomery County
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Whitemarsh Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.