Bernardsville

Ecosystem Overview

The Bernardsville ecosystem supports 88 documented wildlife species across 84 taxonomic genera. Located in Somerset County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 18 frequently observed species and 17 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Somerset County nearby has 12% more documented species, Bernardsville offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 23 Somerset County County natural areas, placing it in the 57th 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-12% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ptenothrix renateae

Very Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Lilioceris lilii

Lily Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1367% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Green Brook Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% 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 Somerset County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Somerset County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bound Brook

Importance: 0.38

6 species

+1367% vs. current

Somerville

Importance: 0.38

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bernards Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Bedminster Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Warren Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Franklin Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% vs. current

Green Brook Township

Importance: 0.35

100 species

-12% 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 23 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common18 species

Common27 species

Occasional26 species

Rare17 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 23 locations

57th percentile for diversity

vs. Somerset County

-12% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 88 total documented species.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Very Common4 obs.

Erythronium americanum

trout-lily

Very Common3 obs.

Epargyreus clarus

Silver-Spotted Skipper

Very Common3 obs.

Ptenothrix renateae

Very Common3 obs.

Troglodytes aedon

House Wren

Very Common3 obs.

Papilio polyxenes

American Swallowtail

Common3 obs.

Symplocarpus foetidus

Skunk Cabbage

Common2 obs.

Omphalotus illudens

Eastern American Jack-O'-Lantern

Common2 obs.

Dumetella carolinensis

Catbird

Common2 obs.

Sialia sialis

Eastern Bluebird

Common2 obs.

Tachycineta bicolor

Tree/Violet-Green Swallow

Common2 obs.

Melanerpes carolinus

Red-bellied Woodpecker

Occasional2 obs.

Epifagus virginiana

Virginia Beechdrops

Occasional2 obs.

Stylophorum diphyllum

Yellow Poppy

Occasional2 obs.

Cornus amomum

Red-Willow

Occasional2 obs.

Lithobates clamitans

Green Frog

Occasional2 obs.

Buteo jamaicensis

Red-tailed Hawk

Occasional2 obs.

Vespa crabro

hornet

Rare1 obs.

Alaus oculatus

Rare1 obs.

Lilioceris lilii

Lily Leaf Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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