Shrewsbury Township
Ecosystem Overview
The Shrewsbury Township ecosystem supports 57 documented wildlife species across 54 taxonomic genera. Located in york county, pennsylvania, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 12 frequently observed species and 11 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby York, Shrewsbury Township hosts 5600% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 20 york county County natural areas, placing it in the 85th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 57 total documented species.
Conium maculatum
hemlock
Phalaris arundinacea
reed-grass, reed-canary grass
Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Turdus migratorius
American Robin
Charadrius vociferus
Killdeer
Megaceryle alcyon
Belted Kingfisher
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Mirabilis nyctaginea
Umbrella Wort
Marmota monax
Waldmurmeltier
Plethodon cinereus
Eastern Red-Backed Salamander
Lithobates catesbeianus
Common Bullfrog
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk
Oncopeltus fasciatus
Large Milkweed Bug
Tamias striatus
eastern chipmunk
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Bald Eagle
Melanerpes erythrocephalus
Red-headed Woodpecker
Odocoileus virginianus
Key Deer
Buteo lineatus
Red-Shouldered/Broad-Winged Hawk
Rhingia nasica
Anthrenus verbasci
Varied carpet beetle
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in York County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Shrewsbury Township. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (1 nearby)
🦅 Rich Wildlife Destinations (1 nearby)
🌱 Specialized Habitats (6 nearby)
Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Shrewsbury Townshipwithin York County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.