Hammonton

Ecosystem Overview

The Hammonton ecosystem supports 53 documented wildlife species across 49 taxonomic genera. Located in Atlantic County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 11 frequently observed species and 10 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. Compared to nearby Atlantic City, Hammonton hosts 18% more species diversity. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 26 Atlantic County County natural areas, placing it in the 62th 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 26 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+18% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Coltricia montagnei

Very Common2 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common2 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Very Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Phellodon niger

Black Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Rare1 obs.

Villa lateralis

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+18% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-47% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+130% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+15% 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

+2%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Atlantic City

Importance: 0.54

45 species

+18% vs. current

Atlantic County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-47% vs. current

Absecon

Importance: 0.36

100 species

-47% vs. current

Pickerel Pond

Importance: 0.35

23 species

+130% vs. current

Lily Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+1667% vs. current

Lake Lenape

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+2550% vs. current

Egg Harbor Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-47% vs. current

Brigantine

Importance: 0.34

46 species

+15% 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

#10

Regional Rank

Out of 26 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common11 species

Common16 species

Occasional16 species

Rare10 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 26 locations

62th percentile for diversity

vs. Atlantic City

+18% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 53 total documented species.

Coltricia montagnei

Very Common2 obs.

Ganoderma curtisii

Very Common2 obs.

Amanita flavoconia

Yellow Patches

Very Common2 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common2 obs.

Tapinella atrotomentosa

Velvet-Footed Pax

Very Common2 obs.

Blarina brevicauda

Grande Musaraigne

Common1 obs.

Zelus luridus

Pale Green Assassin Bug

Common1 obs.

Sympetrum vicinum

Autumn Meadowhawk

Common1 obs.

Arilus cristatus

Common1 obs.

Leucoagaricus americanus

Reddening Lepiota

Common1 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common1 obs.

Anaxyrus fowleri

fowler's toad

Occasional1 obs.

Phellodon niger

Black Tooth

Occasional1 obs.

Vireo olivaceus

Red-eyed Vireo

Occasional1 obs.

Xerocomellus chrysenteron

Occasional1 obs.

Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae

Juniper-Apple Rust

Occasional1 obs.

Lymantria dispar

Spongy moth

Occasional1 obs.

Conocybe apala

Milky Conecap

Rare1 obs.

Villa lateralis

Rare1 obs.

Megacyllene robiniae

Locust Borer

Rare1 obs.

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