Brigantine

Ecosystem Overview

The Brigantine ecosystem supports 46 documented wildlife species across 40 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 10 frequently observed species and 9 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Brigantine hosts 2% more species diversity. This location ranks #11 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 58th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 26 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+2% species diversity

Ecosystem Overview

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Common2 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common2 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ilyanassa obsoleta

Eastern Mudsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+2% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-54% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

-13% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-54% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+100% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2200% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% 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 Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-13%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+2% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-54% vs. current

Hammonton

Importance: 0.37

53 species

-13% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-54% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+100% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1433% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2200% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-54% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#11

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common10 species

Common14 species

Occasional13 species

Rare9 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#11 of 26 locations

58th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+2% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 46 total documented species.

Limosa fedoa

Marbled Godwit

Very Common3 obs.

Tringa semipalmata

Willet

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Very Common3 obs.

Vulpes vulpes

fox, red fox

Very Common3 obs.

Leucophaeus atricilla

Laughing Gull

Very Common3 obs.

Cancer irroratus

Rock Crab

Common2 obs.

Sterna hirundo

common tern

Common2 obs.

Pagurus pollicaris

Flatclaw Hermit

Common2 obs.

Setophaga petechia

Yellow Warbler

Common2 obs.

Falco peregrinus

peregrine falcon

Common2 obs.

Pluvialis squatarola

grey plover

Common2 obs.

Butorides virescens

green heron

Occasional2 obs.

Haematopus palliatus

American Oystercatcher

Occasional2 obs.

Bombus griseocollis

Brown-belted Bumblebee

Occasional1 obs.

Ilyanassa obsoleta

Eastern Mudsnail

Occasional1 obs.

Hemigrapsus sanguineus

Japanese shore crab

Occasional1 obs.

Emerita talpoida

Mole Crab

Occasional1 obs.

Ocypode quadrata

Atlantic ghost crab

Rare1 obs.

Acronicta americana

American Dagger

Rare1 obs.

Limulus polyphemus

horseshoe crab

Rare1 obs.

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