Elizabeth

Ecosystem Overview

The Elizabeth ecosystem supports 9 documented wildlife species across 8 taxonomic genera. Located in Union County, New Jersey, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 2 frequently observed species and 1 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Union County nearby has 91% more documented species, Elizabeth offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #10 for species diversity among 19 Union County County natural areas, placing it in the 47th 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-91% species diversity

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American Herring Gull

Common1 obs.

Sturnus vulgaris

starling

Common1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+350% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+350% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-87% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-47% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

-65% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

-72% vs. current

Mountainside

Importance: 0.37

24 species

-62% 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 Union County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-74%

vs. Regional Average

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

Nearby Natural Areas

Union County

Importance: 0.43

100 species

-91% vs. current

Rahway

Importance: 0.42

2 species

+350% vs. current

Plainfield

Importance: 0.41

2 species

+350% vs. current

Summit

Importance: 0.41

71 species

-87% vs. current

Westfield

Importance: 0.39

17 species

-47% vs. current

Linden

Importance: 0.38

26 species

-65% vs. current

Scotch Plains

Importance: 0.38

32 species

-72% vs. current

Mountainside

Importance: 0.37

24 species

-62% 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 19 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common2 species

Common3 species

Occasional3 species

Rare1 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#10 of 19 locations

47th percentile for diversity

vs. Union County

-91% species diversity

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