Clayton

Ecosystem Overview

The Clayton ecosystem supports 93 documented wildlife species across 87 taxonomic genera. Located in Gloucester County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 19 frequently observed species and 18 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Gloucester County nearby has 7% more documented species, Clayton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #2 for species diversity among 17 Gloucester County County natural areas, placing it in the 88th 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Gloucester County

-7% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia striolacrustum

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gloucester County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-7% vs. current

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+58% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+37% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1229% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1450% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3000% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3000% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9200% 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 Gloucester County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

+200%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Gloucester County

Importance: 0.44

100 species

-7% vs. current

Glassboro

Importance: 0.37

59 species

+58% vs. current

Woodbury

Importance: 0.36

68 species

+37% vs. current

Wilson Lake

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+1229% vs. current

Rowan Pond

Importance: 0.35

6 species

+1450% vs. current

Comeys Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3000% vs. current

Cedar Lake

Importance: 0.35

3 species

+3000% vs. current

Abbott's Pond

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+9200% 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

Regional Rank

Out of 17 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common19 species

Common28 species

Occasional28 species

Rare18 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#2 of 17 locations

88th percentile for diversity

vs. Gloucester County

-7% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 93 total documented species.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Poplar

Very Common2 obs.

Pachydiplax longipennis

Blue Dasher

Very Common2 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Bluegill sunfish

Very Common2 obs.

Ailanthus altissima

Tree of heaven

Very Common2 obs.

Caryomyia tubicola

Very Common2 obs.

Ajuga reptans

bugle

Common2 obs.

Lycopodiella appressa

swamp clubmoss

Common2 obs.

Phidippus audax

Bold Jumper

Common2 obs.

Cicindela sexguttata

Six-Spotted Tiger Beetle

Common2 obs.

Naupactus leucoloma

Whitefringed beetle

Common1 obs.

Cotinis nitida

Common1 obs.

Chilocorus stigma

Twicestabbed Lady Beetle

Occasional1 obs.

Bittacomorpha clavipes

Occasional1 obs.

Chalybion californicum

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia caryae

Occasional1 obs.

Erythemis simplicicollis

Eastern Pondhawk

Occasional1 obs.

Libellula incesta

Slaty Skimmer

Occasional1 obs.

Caryomyia striolacrustum

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela punctulata

Punctured Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

Cicindela repanda

Bronzed Tiger Beetle

Rare1 obs.

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