Whitpain Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Whitpain 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 #12 for species diversity among 63 montgomery county County natural areas, placing it in the 81th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Ilex opaca
white holly
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar
Symplocarpus foetidus
Skunk Cabbage
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Ficaria verna
Lesser Celandine
Rubus phoenicolasius
wineberry
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Lonicera japonica
Japanese honeysuckle
Harmonia axyridis
Harlequin ladybird
Celastrus orbiculatus
Asian Bittersweet
Quercus alba
Eastern White Oak
Cathartes aura
Turkey Vulture
Claytonia virginica
Eastern Springbeauty
Carya ovata
shagbark hickory
Podophyllum peltatum
Mayapple
Arisaema triphyllum
Indian-turnip
Juniperus virginiana
Red Cedar Juniper
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 Whitpain Townshipwithin Montgomery County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.