Absecon

Ecosystem Overview

The Absecon ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, 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. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Absecon hosts 122% more species diversity. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 26 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Corythucha associata

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Buellia erubescens

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare2 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atlantic County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Atlantic County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

+113%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Atlantic County County, New Jersey

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+122% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

0% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

+89% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+335% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3233% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+4900% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

0% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+117% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 26 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+122% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common7 obs.

Anas platyrhynchos

mallard

Very Common7 obs.

Lycorma delicatula

Spot Clothing Wax Cicada

Very Common5 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Very Common4 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common4 obs.

Larus delawarensis

Ring-billed Gull

Common4 obs.

Perithemis tenera

Eastern Amberwing

Common3 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Common3 obs.

Larus smithsonianus

American Herring Gull

Common3 obs.

Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird

Common3 obs.

Cathartes aura

Turkey Vulture

Common3 obs.

Corythucha associata

Occasional3 obs.

Melospiza melodia

Song Sparrow

Occasional2 obs.

Sitta carolinensis

White-Breasted Nuthatch (Interior West)

Occasional2 obs.

Harmonia axyridis

Harlequin ladybird

Occasional2 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Occasional2 obs.

Buellia erubescens

Occasional2 obs.

Bucephala albeola

Bufflehead

Rare2 obs.

Zenaida macroura

Mourning Dove

Rare2 obs.

Amblyomma americanum

Lone Star Tick

Rare2 obs.

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